Oats, Rolled Quick Cook

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Oats, Rolled Quick Cook, targeting procurement of 80,000 pounds of quick-cook rolled oats for delivery to their Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The solicitation was posted on November 22, 2021, with a bid submission deadline of December 6, 2021, seeking potential vendors to supply these food service goods. ODOC intends to award one or more contracts based on the lowest responsive bid per line item, group of items, or total item set. Pricing requirements mandate that submitted bids must include all transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery expenses associated with the product. The procurement process includes specific evaluation criteria, with ODOC reserving the right to withdraw any items from award consideration and potentially negotiate will-call options with the lowest responsive bidder(s).

The ITB includes notable preference provisions, specifically a 5% preference for Oregon-based goods and services and an additional 5% preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon. The current incumbent contractor for this procurement is Shaver Foods. While the solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, the preference for local Oregon businesses suggests a potential advantage for in-state vendors. The estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, but the procurement volume of 80,000 pounds indicates a significant potential contract value. Delivery logistics are straightforward, with the first delivery expected to occur after the issuance of a purchase order, and all deliveries targeted to the ODOC Central Distribution Center in Salem.