Pork, Loin Boneless

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #S-29100-00016596 for the procurement of approximately 40,000 pounds of boneless pork loins to be delivered to the Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The solicitation requires pork loins that comply with United States Standards for Grades of Pork Carcasses and IMPS 400 and 500 Series specifications, with individual pieces weighing between one and 15 pounds, maximum water content of 18 percent per pound, sodium content not exceeding 140 mg per 100g serving, and a minimum six-month shelf life at delivery. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the OREGONBUYS system by April 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, with a clarification deadline of April 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST. Pricing must be quoted on a per-unit basis with no more than four decimal places, and all prices must include transportation, fuel surcharges, and delivery charges on an FOB Destination basis unless the contractor selects a Will Call option. Qualified bidders must provide proof of FDA/USDA compliance, maintain general commercial liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. ODOC will award the contract to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total price, with payment typically made within 30 days following delivery and acceptance.

ODOC offers a five percent preference for goods fabricated or processed entirely in Oregon and a five percent preference for bidder organizations headquartered in Oregon, resulting in a possible combined preference of ten percent for qualifying vendors. The previous award for this procurement in October 2025 was granted to Good Source Solutions at $1.658 per pound for 50-pound cases, providing reference pricing for potential bidders. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation materials. Based on the October 2025 award price of $1.658 per pound and the current estimated quantity of 40,000 pounds, the contract value is anticipated to be approximately $66,320, though actual award value will depend on submitted bids and the final awarded quantity.