Oats, Rolled

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division is seeking to procure approximately 80,000 pounds of Rolled Oats through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued on July 13, 2021, with a closing date of July 28, 2021, at 9:00 AM PST. The procurement requires vendors to submit detailed pricing information, including per-unit pricing, and provide accompanying documentation such as nutritional fact labels and proof of inspection for imported goods. Delivery is structured in two phases: the first truckload of an estimated 40,000 pounds will be delivered within 45 days of purchase order issuance, with a second truckload to follow 45 days after the initial delivery. Evaluation criteria include line item pricing, group pricing, and all-or-none pricing, with ODOC reserving the right to award one or more contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s). Vendors are expected to provide manufacturer/distributor assurances and may indicate a potential "will call" option that ODOC might negotiate to achieve transportation cost savings.

The ITB includes specific preference provisions, offering a 5% preference for Oregon Goods and Services and an additional 5% preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon. These preferences may provide a competitive advantage for local vendors. The current incumbent contractor is Shaver Foods, with the most recent purchase occurring in February 2021 at a price of $0.3250 per pound. While the solicitation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, the local vendor preferences suggest a commitment to supporting Oregon-based businesses. The procurement appears to be open to various types of suppliers capable of meeting the specified product requirements and delivery schedules. Though a specific budget range is not detailed in the available documentation, the total procurement volume of 80,000 pounds indicates a substantial contract opportunity for qualified vendors in the food supply sector.