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The State of Colorado, Department of Corrections (AVCF Warehouse), located in Ordway, Colorado, is soliciting competitive quotations for a comprehensive produce procurement designated as LOT DQ 18AV004. This solicitation requests pricing for a diverse range of fresh produce items organized by category, including fruits (apples, bananas, oranges, pears), vegetables (tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, peppers, squash, cucumbers, kale, romaine lettuce), and specialty items (salad mix, shredded lettuce, mushrooms, and grape tomatoes). Quantities vary significantly across items, with orders ranging from single units to 35 boxes for apples and 25 boxes for bananas. All produce items are subject to specific grade standards (U.S. Fancy, Grade #1, Choice Grade, Combination Grade), size requirements, weight specifications per unit, and packaging formats (boxes, cases, bags, pounds, or individual units), with certain items such as salad mix requiring a minimum of ten days of shelf life upon receipt. Vendors must submit quotations via fax no later than July 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM, with anticipated delivery scheduled for on or before July 26, 2017, to the AVCF Warehouse at 12750 Highway 96, Lane 13, Ordway, Colorado 81034. All pricing must be submitted on a FOB Destination, Prepaid basis with all charges, including freight and fuel surcharges, included in the unit cost, and vendors are required to specify brand and packaging for each item along with itemized and total bid pricing.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations, restrictions on organizational types, incumbent vendors, or current contractors for this procurement. No evaluation criteria beyond price submission are specified in the available documentation. Additionally, the contract documents do not disclose a specific budget range or award value for this produce lot procurement. Interested vendors must submit complete company information including name, address, telephone, fax, email, FEIN number, proposed shipping date, and payment terms with authorized signature. Quotations should be submitted to Cornelio Mendoza via email at cornelio.mendoza@state.co.us with a copy to Earl Aragon at earl.aragon@state.co.us. The compressed timeline between posting (July 17, 2017) and deadline (July 20, 2017) indicates an urgent procurement need for delivery within the following week.