Warehouse Kosher Meals

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2027000119 for the supply of certified Kosher shelf-stable and frozen ready-to-eat meals to support correctional facility kitchens. The scope includes various beef, poultry, pasta, and vegetarian entrees, as well as frozen kosher turkey and bologna lunchmeats and vegetarian burgers. All products must be certified Kosher, meet current USDA standards, and maintain a minimum shelf life of two years from the date of production. Frozen items must be delivered at a temperature no higher than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Deliveries are made on an as-needed basis, typically one to two times per year, to the Canon City Central Warehouse in Canon City, Colorado. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose quote is most advantageous to the CDOC, with price and cost serving as the primary evaluation factors, alongside sample quality and delivery lead times. Bidders must be registered to do business in Colorado and provide several required exhibits, including a price quote, W-9, and non-conflict of interest statement. The procurement incorporates various FAR clauses regarding termination for convenience and adheres to strict packaging specifications, such as double cello wrapping for shelf-stable meals and specific case counts for frozen meats. Invoicing is conducted monthly via email, and the state maintains the right to inspect goods at all reasonable times to ensure brand consistency and quality compliance.