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This procurement opportunity represents a produce quote request issued by the Colorado Department of Corrections (AVCF Warehouse) for delivery to its facility located at 12750 Highway 96, Lane 13, Ordway, Colorado 81034 in Custer County. The solicitation, documented as quote number 18AV002, seeks competitive bids for approximately 25 boxes each of apples and bananas, 2 boxes of oranges, 8 bags of carrots, 6 carts of celery, 12 cases of salad mix, 13 cases of shredded lettuce, 1 box of yams, 50 pounds of bell peppers, and various quantities of tomatoes, cabbage, onions, peppers, squash, cucumbers, romaine lettuce, pears, mushrooms, kale, and grape tomatoes. All produce items must meet detailed quality standards, including U.S. Grade #1 or Choice Grade specifications, with specific requirements such as salad mix maintaining 10 days of shelf life upon receipt and all items being free from browning, bruising, and pest damage. Vendors were required to submit sealed quotations via facsimile no later than July 13, 2017 at 10:00 AM, with anticipated delivery scheduled for on or before July 19, 2017. All costs including freight and fuel surcharges must be incorporated into unit pricing, and vendors must specify brand, packaging, proposed shipping date, and payment terms. The purchasing agent Earl Aragon and contact Cornelio Mendoza (cornelio.mendoza@state.co.us) were designated to receive inquiries and bid submissions.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-asides or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or other designated organization categories. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are referenced in the available documentation. Similarly, the procurement materials do not disclose a specific award value or budget range for this produce procurement, leaving the potential contract value undetermined based on the submitted bids and the state's purchasing decisions.