The Oregon Department of Corrections is requesting bids on approximately 120,000 pounds of shredded blend cheese under ITB, with bids due September 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time and a question deadline of August 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST. Bidders may submit for 50 to 100 percent of the requested quantity.

Oregon offers a combined maximum ten percent preference — five percent for Oregon-fabricated or processed goods and an additional five percent for vendors headquartered in Oregon.

The cheese must be natural or pasteurized process meeting FDA regulations, gluten-free, with a minimum melt temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit, a minimum of two cheese types with mozzarella comprising at least 40 percent of the blend, sodium content not exceeding 350 mg per one-ounce serving, and minimum six-month shelf life before best-use-by date. All goods must comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP requirements and carry proper labeling with Gregorian Calendar code dates.

Delivery is to the ODOC Central Distribution Center at 3601 State Street, Salem, Oregon. The procurement involves three full truckloads at approximately 40,000 pounds each, with the first delivery required within 45 days of award and remaining trucks 30 days apart or as scheduled by warehouse staff. Pricing must be submitted per unit with no more than four decimal places on an FOB Destination basis, fully inclusive of transportation, fuel surcharges, and delivery charges.

Historical pricing from the previous award in July 2026 was $1.10 per pound for a 30-pound case to LA Foods. Payment follows within 30 days of delivery and acceptance or invoice receipt, whichever is later. ODOC reserves the right to award by individual line item, group of items, or all items based on the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder.

Cheese Shredded Blend

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