The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division is requesting bids on approximately 120,000 pounds of chicken leg quarters for delivery to its Central Distribution Center in Salem, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Bidders may bid for 50 to 100 percent of the requested quantity. A five percent preference applies to Oregon goods and services fabricated or processed entirely in Oregon, and an additional five percent preference applies to resident bidders headquartered in Oregon, for a maximum total preference of 10 percent.

Chicken leg quarters must be USDA Procurement Grade B or better, raw and unflavored with skin and bone intact, individual quarter weights of approximately 10 ounces with a 2-ounce variance, and maintain a minimum six-month shelf life from delivery. Three full truck loads of approximately 40,000 pounds each are estimated, with the first delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order and subsequent deliveries 30 days apart. Pricing must be submitted per pound on an FOB Destination basis, including all transportation, fuel surcharges, and delivery charges, with no more than four decimal places. Historical pricing from the previous award in April 2026 was $0.714 per pound for a 40-pound case.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Clarification and change requests are due August 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Bids must be submitted electronically through the OregonBuys system; email submissions are non-responsive. The solicitation does not allow protests under ORS 421.438(2) and OAR 291-164-0120(1)(a)(F).

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