Baking Chips, Milk Chocolate

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
S-29100-00011220
State
Oregon
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The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of Baking Chips, Milk Chocolate, targeting a full truck load of approximately 40,000 pounds. This solicitation, posted on August 8, 2024, with a bid closing date of August 22, 2024, seeks competitive pricing for milk chocolate baking chips from potential vendors. Interested bidders must submit pricing per unit with no more than four digits past the decimal point, and include transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges in their proposal. The procurement requires vendors to adhere to specific pricing guidelines and provides an opportunity for bidders to indicate if their goods or business qualify for Oregon's 5% preference for local goods, services, or resident bidders. The contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, either per line item, group of items, or for all items. A key deadline for requesting clarification or changes is set for August 15, 2024, and the final contract start date remains to be determined. There is no opportunity for protests under this solicitation.

The ITB does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though it does provide a preference mechanism for Oregon-based businesses. Vendors must carefully review the documentation to ensure compliance with all bidding requirements and specifications. While the document does not specify an incumbent vendor or existing contract details, it indicates a procurement value roughly equivalent to a full truck load of milk chocolate baking chips, which could potentially represent a significant contract opportunity. The 5% preference for Oregon goods and services or resident bidders suggests a potential advantage for local businesses. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and pricing requirements outlined in the ITB. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the volume of 40,000 pounds suggests a substantial procurement with potential for ongoing or repeat business.

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