Procurement Information~18.docx

This is a procurement information document from the University of Oregon Purchasing and Contracting Services (PCS) directing interested parties to the Business Opportunities page for a state and local contract opportunity issued by the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division. The solicitation is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for two full truckloads of elbow pasta to be delivered to ODOC's Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The first truckload must be delivered within 30 days of Purchase Order issuance, with the second truckload to follow 30 to 45 days thereafter. Bids were due by October 13, 2021, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, with the contract start date to be determined upon award. Bidders must comply with specific packaging, labeling, and delivery requirements and provide necessary certifications and documentation prior to award and delivery.

The procurement incorporates preferential treatment for Oregon-based businesses, offering a 5% price preference for Oregon Goods and Services and an additional 5% preference for bidders headquartered in Oregon. The ODOC reserves the right to reject non-conforming bids or goods that do not meet specifications. The contract is jurisdictionally based in Marion County, Oregon, and represents a moderate-scale procurement involving unit-based pricing for commodity food products. Complete solicitation documents, all addenda, and additional details are available on the UO PCS Business Opportunities website at https://pcs.uoregon.edu/content/business-opportunities.