Fresh Produce Supply and Delivery

The Colorado Department of Corrections is requesting firm pricing for fresh produce supplied to correctional-facility kitchens and delivered to seven Colorado facilities on specified dates and times.

Colorado > Department of Corrections


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DQ1-CAAA-2027000123
Oct 14, 2026 06:30 PM
Oct 09, 2026 03:39 PM
1 month
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amanda.murray@state.co.us
+17192694312
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Description

The Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking fresh produce for correctional-facility kitchens. The awarded supplier must provide the items and quantities listed in the price proposal, including fruits and vegetables meeting the specified grades, sizes, packaging, labeling, date-coding, origin, and shelf-life requirements. Substitutions are generally not accepted, and brands and nutritional specifications may require approval before award. The supplier must provide all-inclusive FOB-destination pricing and deliver orders to seven correctional facilities and warehouses on October 19–21, 2026, by the specified times. Pricing must remain firm during the purchase-order term. The response must include the completed bidder response, vendor information, W-9, price proposal, outside-performance disclosure, non-conflict certification, and consent-to-search form. The solicitation states that award will be based primarily on price, with possible consideration of sample quality, delivery lead time, and past performance.

Classification Codes
NAICS424480Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
PSC8915Fruits and Vegetables
Smart Codes
fresh produceproduce deliveryfood distribution
Specifications
Supply
No
Timeline
Oct 9, 2026-Issue Date
Oct 12, 2026 09:00 PM-Written Inquiries Deadline
Oct 13, 2026-Estimated Inquiry Responses Published
Oct 14, 2026-Estimated Notice of Intent to Award
Oct 14, 2026-Estimated Purchase Order Execution
Oct 14, 2026 06:30 PM-Quote Submission Deadline
Oct 19, 2026-Produce Delivery: Buena Vista Correctional Complex
Oct 20, 2026-Produce Delivery: Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, Central Warehouse, and Sterling Correctional Facility
Oct 21, 2026-Produce Delivery: Denver Women's Correctional Facility, Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center, and Limon Correctional Facility
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' compensation and employers' liability
  • Commercial general liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Protected information insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Crime insurance — $1,000,000.00
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