Beans, Dried Pinto

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for approximately 127,500 pounds of dried pinto beans to be delivered in three full truckloads of 42,500 pounds each to their Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The procurement specifically requires pinto beans meeting U.S. No. 2 or better grade standards, triple cleaned, with a minimum one-year shelf life remaining prior to the best-use-by date. Maximum case weight is limited to 50 pounds, and catch weight cases are not permitted. Bid submissions are due by February 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM (PST), with clarification requests accepted until February 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM (PST). Delivery schedules mandate the first truckload within 30 days after order receipt, with subsequent deliveries spaced 30 days apart or as coordinated with warehouse staff. Pricing must be FOB destination, inclusive of all transportation and handling charges, with bids evaluated considering both cost and product specifications.

The solicitation includes preferential considerations for Oregon-based businesses, offering a 5% preference for Oregon goods and services and an additional 5% preference for resident bidders headquartered in the state. The most recent comparable purchase occurred in August 2024 at $0.51 per pound from Farmer Bean & Seed LLC, which may provide context for potential bidders. While specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the stringent product specifications. The total procurement value can be estimated at approximately $65,025 (127,500 pounds at $0.51 per pound), though actual bids may vary. Interested vendors must carefully review the ITB documentation and ensure their proposed pinto beans meet all specified quality, packaging, and delivery requirements to be considered for award.