The Oregon Department of Corrections is requesting bids for approximately 2,856 cases of tomato ketchup under ITB with bids due September 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST, with questions due by September 9 at 9:00 a.m. PST. A 5% preference applies to Oregon goods fabricated or processed entirely in Oregon, and a separate 5% preference applies to resident bidders headquartered in Oregon, for a combined total possible preference of 10%.

The product must meet Grade C or better standards, be unflavored and prepared from sound, mature red tomatoes, contain a minimum of 25% solids, and be available in either cans or pouches. All bids must include complete product identification, best use by dates, manufacturing dates, nutritional facts labels, and country of origin information. Goods must comply with all FDA and USDA standards, be delivered on palletized wooden pallets with four-way access, and meet current Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety Inspection Service requirements.

Delivery is to the Oregon Department of Corrections Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. Three full truck loads are required, with the first delivery expected within 45 days after receipt of order and remaining trucks spaced 30 days apart. The previous contract award for this item was to Highland Wholesale at $22.75 per case in July 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on lowest total price per unit, subject to applicable preferences. All prices must be FOB Destination, fully prepaid, including transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges, with per-unit pricing formatted to no more than four digits past the decimal point. Bids must be submitted through the Oregon Buys system; emailed bids are no longer acceptable and will be deemed non-responsive.

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