When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026.

It was issued by La Plata County. The work is located in Durango, Colorado, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Established foodservice distributor with broad product sourcing capabilities. Experience supplying government agencies or institutional foodservice operations. Reliable refrigerated, frozen, and dry-goods logistics and delivery capacity. Ability to provide compliant food products and paper disposables across multiple categories. Strong quality-control, order fulfillment, and delivery track record.

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Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Durango, Colorado, United StatesPosted: August 20, 2026Deadline: September 23, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Durango, Colorado, is seeking a supplier for beverages, groceries, meats, poultry, produce, seafood, dairy products, and paper disposables. Questions are due September 16, 2026, and proposals are due September 23, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified food distributor
Must have internet-based ordering capabilities
Must provide training on the ordering system to County staff
Must provide at least three valid references for similar projects completed within the last three years
Must certify that the company is not debarred, suspended, or ineligible
Must provide proof of worker's compensation coverage
Must provide a completed W-9 form
Must submit proposal as a PDF document

CONTRACT DURATION

13 months

TIMELINE

Advertisement published: August 24th, 2026 and August 26th, 2026

Question deadline: September 16th, 2026

Submittal deadline: September 23rd, 2026

Oral presentations anticipated: October 8th, 2026 to October 9th, 2026

Contract term: Date of execution until October 31st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 16, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

La Plata County

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Durango, Colorado, is seeking a vendor to provide a range of food and related supply products. Required categories include beverages, dairy, dry groceries, frozen groceries, meat, poultry, produce, and seafood.

The procurement also includes paper disposables. Vendors must submit all questions regarding the opportunity no later than September 16, 2026. Proposals are due by September 23, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by La Plata County. The work is located in Durango, Colorado, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Established foodservice distributor with broad product sourcing capabilities
Experience supplying government agencies or institutional foodservice operations
Reliable refrigerated, frozen, and dry-goods logistics and delivery capacity
Ability to provide compliant food products and paper disposables across multiple categories
Strong quality-control, order fulfillment, and delivery track record

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