The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division is requesting bids on rolled quick cook oats under ITB issued August 19, 2026, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. A combined five percent preference for Oregon-fabricated or processed goods and five percent preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon applies at evaluation, for a maximum ten percent combined preference.

The scope covers an estimated 85,000 pounds of rolled quick cook oats meeting USDA Commercial Item Description Type II Quick Cooking specifications and carrying gluten-free certification. All goods must comply with FDA/USDA standards, include proper labeling with Best Use By dates showing a minimum one-year shelf life, and be delivered in non-breakable containers on standard pallets not exceeding 2,500 pounds per pallet. Delivery is FOB Destination to the ODOC Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon, with pricing including all transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges prepaid by the contractor; no additional charges are permitted for packing or packaging. Bidders may respond for quantities ranging from 50 to 100 percent of the requested amount. The estimated delivery requirement is two full truckloads (approximately 44,000 pounds each) within 30 days of purchase order issuance or as scheduled by warehouse staff.

The historical purchase price was $0.373 per pound in November 2025, awarded to Shaver Foods. ODOC reserves the right to request product samples, nutritional information, and certifications from the lowest responsive bidders prior to award. The deadline for requesting clarifications or changes is August 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. No protests are permitted under this solicitation pursuant to ORS 421.438(2) and OAR 291-164-0120(1)(a)(F).

Oats, Rolled Quick Cook

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