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The Colorado Department of Human Services, AVCF Warehouse, located in Custer County, issued a produce procurement solicitation (Quote Number 17AV083) on June 26, 2017, seeking competitive quotes for a comprehensive range of fresh fruits and vegetables. The procurement encompasses a diverse product list including apples, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, sweet yams, bell peppers, squash, cucumbers, romaine lettuce, pears, mushrooms, and kale, with quantities varying from 1 to 80 units depending on the item and unit of measure (boxes, cases, bags, pounds, or individual items). Vendors were required to submit itemized pricing with total bid amounts by June 29, 2017, at 10:00 AM via fax to 719-267-5026, with all costs including freight and fuel surcharges incorporated into the unit pricing on a FOB Destination, Prepaid basis. The anticipated delivery date for all items was on or before July 5, 2017, to the AVCF Warehouse at 12750 Highway 96, Lane 13, in Ordway, Colorado 81034. Vendors were required to specify brand and packaging for each item, provide detailed quality and grade requirements in compliance with U.S. Grade standards and size specifications, and include complete vendor information such as company name, address, telephone, fax, email, and FEIN number. Quotations were to be submitted to Cornelio Mendoza (cornelio.mendoza@state.co.us) with a copy to Earl Aragon (earl.aragon@state.co.us).

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges for this procurement. No information regarding contract term, funding sources, incumbent contractors, or evaluation criteria beyond standard pricing and product specification compliance was provided in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward competitive quote solicitation focused on product quality, specification adherence, timely delivery, and all-inclusive pricing rather than a formal sealed-bid or design competition process.