Poultry Bacon

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division is soliciting bids for approximately 40,000 pounds of poultry bacon through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) scheduled for submission by April 17, 2025. The procurement requires turkey bacon with specific technical specifications, including 18-22 slices per pound, maximum 3 grams of fat per 15-gram serving, and sodium content not exceeding 360 mg per 15-gram serving. The bacon must be gluten-free, processed exclusively from chicken or turkey, and cannot contain pork fat. Evaluation criteria include pricing per pound, with potential preference points for Oregon-based goods and services (5%) and resident bidders headquartered in Oregon (5%). Delivery will be FOB destination to ODOC's Central Distribution Center in Salem, with full truckload deliveries estimated at 40,000 pounds to be completed within 45 days or as scheduled by warehouse staff. Vendors must adhere to comprehensive specifications regarding packaging, labeling, food safety, and quality control, with strict requirements for best use by dates and overall product characteristics.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the 5% preference for Oregon-based businesses suggests some localized economic development considerations. The historical pricing indicates the previous procurement of poultry bacon was completed in January 2024 at $1.22 per pound from National Food Group, which may serve as a benchmark for current bidders. While no incumbent vendor exclusivity is noted, potential respondents must demonstrate capabilities in large-scale food production, adherence to strict nutritional and safety standards, and ability to fulfill substantial institutional procurement requirements. The anticipated contract value appears to be approximately $48,800 based on historical pricing, though actual award amounts may vary depending on current market conditions and specific vendor proposals. Interested vendors must carefully review the ITB documentation to ensure complete compliance with ODOC's detailed technical and logistical specifications for poultry bacon procurement.