Pumpkin Center Building Drawing~1.pdf

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document is issued by the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) for the procurement of poultry franks to be delivered to their Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The solicitation requests approximately 40,000 pounds of poultry franks product. The bid submission deadline is April 26, 2022, at 9:00 AM PST, with the solicitation having been posted on April 13, 2022. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive per unit pricing that includes transportation, fuel surcharges, and delivery charges, along with detailed product documentation including labels and nutritional facts. The contract will commence on a date to be determined by ODOC, with the potential to award one or more contracts to the lowest bidder per line item, group of items, or total bid.

ODOC reserves significant procurement discretion, including the right to request product samples, conduct inspections, and reject non-conforming goods. The solicitation includes preference provisions that provide a 5% advantage to Oregon-based goods and services and a 5% preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon. Evaluation of bids will be based on responsiveness and responsibility criteria. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and meet strict quality control standards to consistently fulfill the product specifications outlined in the ITB. The contract is designated for Marion County and falls under the Oregon state government's procurement framework.