Poultry Bacon

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) on March 4, 2026, for the procurement of approximately 40,000 pounds of poultry bacon to be delivered to ODOC's Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The poultry bacon must be fabricated from chicken, turkey, or a combination thereof, contain 18-22 slices per pound, meet specific nutritional requirements (no more than three grams of fat per 15-gram serving and no more than 360 mg of sodium per serving), and maintain a minimum six-month shelf life from delivery. Bidders must submit per-unit pricing in decimal format with no more than four digits past the decimal point, with all prices including transportation, fuel surcharges, and delivery charges on an FOB Destination basis. Delivery is expected within 45 days of receipt of order or as scheduled by warehouse staff, with the CDC warehouse accepting deliveries Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time, and Friday deliveries only for emergencies. The deadline for requesting clarifications or changes is March 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST, and bid submissions are due March 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST. No bidders conference or site visit is scheduled. Historical pricing data from January 2024 indicates the last purchase occurred at $1.22 per pound through National Food Group for 6.75-pound cases.

ODOC applies a five percent preference for Oregon goods fabricated or processed entirely in Oregon and an additional five percent preference for bidders headquartered in Oregon, allowing for a total possible preference of ten percent. This solicitation does not permit protests under ORS 421.438(2) and OAR 291-164-0120(1)(a)(F). Based on historical purchasing data, the anticipated award value is estimated at approximately $48,800, calculated from the prior unit price of $1.22 per pound; however, final award value will depend on submitted bids and evaluated pricing. The contract start date remains to be determined and will be established upon successful award and contract execution.