Beans, Dried Variety

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of Dried Beans, Black, specifically seeking approximately 42,500 pounds of product to be delivered to their Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The procurement is targeted for institutional food service with a strict bid submission deadline of February 28, 2023, at 9:00 AM PST. Contractors must provide comprehensive product details including nutritional information, product specifications, and potential sample submissions upon request. The ITB requires vendors to meet specific compliance standards regarding Best Use By Date, packaging requirements, and delivery protocols. ODOC maintains flexibility in contract award strategy, potentially awarding to a single contractor or multiple vendors based on the lowest responsive and responsible bids, which may be evaluated per line item, group of items, or across all items. Bidders must submit their Federal Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number with their proposal and understand that ODOC reserves the right to reject any bid not meeting the established ITB requirements.

The procurement opportunity includes preference provisions for Oregon-made goods and services, as well as resident bidder preferences, which may provide competitive advantages for local vendors. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, contractors should prepare to demonstrate compliance with standard procurement regulations. The contract term will be determined upon award, and ODOC retains the discretion to purchase less than the total estimated quantity of 42,500 pounds of dried black beans. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be focused on institutional food service procurement with a localized delivery requirement to the ODOC Central Distribution Center. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the estimated volume of 42,500 pounds suggests a moderate-scale procurement with potential for ongoing or recurring contractual relationships based on vendor performance and institutional needs.