Peanut Butter, Bulk

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of approximately 80,000 pounds of bulk peanut butter to be delivered to ODOC's Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The peanut butter must meet stringent specifications including USA Grade A or Fancy, stabilized, Style I, Class A Regular classification, with texture options of smooth, medium, or chunky/crunchy, and must comply with USDA Commercial Item Description A-A-20328B standards. Product requirements include sodium content not exceeding 280 mg per 2 tablespoon serving, minimum shelf life of twelve months from delivery, and proper labeling with product identification, nutritional facts, best-use-by dates, and manufacturing dates. Bidders may submit bids for 50 to 100 percent of the requested quantity, with all pricing including transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges prepaid FOB Destination with no additional packing or packaging charges permitted. The first delivery, estimated at two full truckloads, must occur within 40 days of purchase order receipt or as scheduled by warehouse staff. Bids must be submitted through the OregonBuys system by March 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM (PST), with a deadline for requesting clarifications or changes by March 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM (PST). ODOC reserves the right to award the contract to one or more responsible bidders submitting responsive bids with the lowest total price per line item, group of items, or all items, whichever is in the best interest of ODOC.

Oregon-based vendors may benefit from two preferential considerations: a five percent preference for Oregon-fabricated or processed goods and a five percent preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon, for a maximum ten percent total preference combined. The historical award price established in August 2025 was $34.30 per case (35 pounds per tub), awarded to Highland Wholesale, which serves as a price reference for competitive bidding. No protests are permitted under this solicitation per ORS 421.438(2) and OAR 291-164-0120(1)(a)(F), indicating specific restrictions on vendor grievance procedures. There are no specified set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or minority-owned firms noted in the solicitation documents. While the historical award information provides context for budgetary expectations, ODOC does not disclose a stated budget ceiling, allowing competitive market forces to determine final award value based on responsive bids meeting all specifications and delivery requirements.