Description
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) to supply meat and cheese to six correctional‑facility warehouses across Colorado, with delivery required on or before December 11 2026. Vendors must provide fully frozen meat (≤0 °F) produced within the last 10 months and cheese produced within the last 18 months, meet all labeling and Kosher certification requirements (if applicable), and submit itemized pricing that includes all shipping costs (FOB destination). The contract will be awarded via purchase order; invoicing is monthly via email. Vendors must be registered with the Colorado Secretary of State, provide proof of SDVOSB status if applicable, and may be required to submit product samples for approval. Non‑delivery on three separate occasions can result in disqualification for up to three years.
• Deliver to six specified CDOC warehouse locations in Colorado.
• Delivery deadline: on or before December 11 2026 (items must arrive by November 6 2026 per delivery schedule).
• Products: frozen meat (≤0 °F, ≤10 months old) and cheese (≤18 months old); Kosher items must have current certification.
• Pricing must be all‑inclusive; no additional shipping, surcharges, or taxes will be paid.
• Required documentation: brand, item #, unit cost, extended cost, nutritional specs, and possibly sample submission.
• Vendor must be registered to do business in Colorado and comply with state procurement regulations.
• Invoicing: monthly, by the 15th, via email to CDOC warehouse accounts.