Pickle, Relish

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of pickle relish to support institutional food service operations. The solicitation seeks bids for approximately one full truckload of pickle relish, consisting of approximately 864 pails at 5 gallons per container, totaling approximately 40,000 pounds. The pickle relish must meet minimum US Standards for Grades of Pickles, specifically Style F (relish style), Pack Type A (cured), and must be either sweet or mild with Grade A or B ingredients and a minimum fill of 92% per container. All goods must comply with FDA/USDA standards, have a minimum six-month shelf life remaining before the best-use-by date, be delivered in non-breakable, non-glass containers, and be palletized on American Standard pallets not exceeding 2,500 pounds per pallet. Delivery must occur within 30 days of purchase order issuance to the ODOC Central Distribution Center at 3601 State Street, Salem, Oregon 97301, on an FOB destination basis with all transportation, fuel surcharges, and delivery charges included in the pricing with no additional packing or packaging charges permitted. The deadline for requesting clarifications or changes is March 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PST), and the bid closing date is March 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM (PST), with bids required to be submitted through the OREGONBUYS system only.

ODOC applies a five percent preference for Oregon-fabricated or processed goods and a five percent preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon, for a combined maximum total preference of ten percent. The previous award holder was Robbins Sales, with the historical cost for this item at $36.97 per 5-gallon case as of February 2025, which serves as a reference point for evaluating bid competitiveness. No protests of contractual terms or specifications are permitted under this solicitation pursuant to ORS 421.438(2) and OAR 291-164-0120(1)(a)(F). The contract start date is to be determined pending bid evaluation and award.