Fresh Produce - Request for Quote

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is soliciting quotes under solicitation number 2027000152 for the procurement of fresh produce to supply various correctional facility kitchens. The scope of work requires the delivery of USDA-grade produce, properly labeled by identity and origin, to multiple locations including the Buena Vista Correctional Complex, Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, Central Warehouse, Sterling Correctional Facility, Denver Women’s Correctional Facility, Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center, and Limon Correctional Facility. Deliveries must be made in appropriate transport containers according to a strict schedule, with an anticipated purchase order start date of November 4, 2026. The contract emphasizes brand consistency, stating that substitutions for awarded brands will be rejected. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous quote to the CDOC, with price and cost serving as the primary evaluation factors, alongside sample quality and delivery lead times. Bidders must submit a comprehensive response package via bidnetdirect.com by November 4, 2026, including a Statement of Work, price quote, W-9, non-conflict of interest statement, and a signed consent to search authorization for facility access. Compliance requirements include maintaining specific insurance coverages rated AM Best A-VIII or higher, adhering to OSHA standards, and meeting a 3 percent goal for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business participation. The legal framework is governed by the State of Colorado Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and relevant FAR sections regarding termination for convenience.