SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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The Colorado Department of Corrections seeks vendors to provide vending machine snacks for its canteen services. This informal documented quote (RFQ) requires electronic bid submission by July 31, 2026, with a focus on supplying specified canteen items to support correctional facility operations.
RFQ PURPOSE: Provide Canteen items as per the “Items and Specifications” exhibit A. The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi), Canteen Services was established in 1987. The profits generated through canteen sales are used to maintain the overall operating costs of the program and help reduce reliance on taxpayer funds... **Solicitation Type**: DQ - Documented Quote (Informal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2502398.C14934601 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 07/24/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: If you have questions when responding please contact bidnetdirect vendor support at 800-835-4603 option 2. **Solicitation Number**: RFQ 202700002 **Reference Number**: 0000431328 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Administrative Paper | Please scan W9, Required Vendor Information, Non-Conflict of Interest, and Vendor Disclosure Statement as one file | Yes | No | | Quote | Documents defining quote and pricing | Yes | No | **Questions and Answers**: | Question | Answer | |---|---| | 1) Will the state be publishing volumes or estimates on sales for this bid? 2) For the Frito Lay chips, would the state be open to accepting additional sizes (up to 2.75oz?), that could present better value? Can you please confirm if bids for several sizes are able to be considered on the same bid? 3) Could you confirm if you are looking for a ready to eat or a microwave popcorn option? 4) Will deliveries be bulk into the warehouse in Canon City or are other locations and services required? 5) Is this product intended to be sold to staff/incarcerated persons or both? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Will the state be publishing volumes or estimates on sales for this bid? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | For the Frito Lay chips, would the state be open to accepting additional sizes (up to 2.75oz?), that could present better value? Can you please confirm if bids for several sizes are able to be considered on the same bid? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Could you confirm if you are looking for a ready to eat or a microwave popcorn option? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Will deliveries be bulk into the warehouse in Canon City or are other locations and services required? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Is this product intended to be sold to staff/incarcerated persons or both? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | The Exhibit D price quote lists M&M’s Peanut Milk Chocolate Candy, 1.69 oz. The product available to us is the same M&M’s Peanut Milk Chocolate Candy product in a 1.74 oz package. | Answered in Addendum 1 | **Addendums**: | Addendum | Date | Note | |---|---|---| | Addendum No. 1 | 07/29/2026 09:46 AM EDT | |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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