Poultry, Franks

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Poultry Franks, solicitation number S-29100-00014596, targeting procurement of approximately 40,000 pounds of fully cooked, skinless, unflavored franks. The procurement requires franks processed from turkey, chicken, beef, or a combination of meats, with specific requirements including 10:1 or 5:1 pack sizes and sodium content limitations. Bidders must provide comprehensive product specifications detailing meat species, sodium content, packaging details, case weights, and production dates, with goods required to have a minimum six-month shelf life and comply with USDA Commercial Item Description standards. The ITB was released on August 11, 2025, with a bid closing date of August 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM PST, seeking delivery to ODOC's Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon within 45 days after order receipt. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with a unique provision offering a 5% preference for Oregon goods and services and an additional 5% preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon.

The solicitation includes potential evaluation preferences that could provide up to a 10% advantage for Oregon-based businesses, indicating a strategic intent to support local economic interests. The historical purchase price was $0.97 per pound (24# per case), previously awarded to Robbins Sales, suggesting potential benchmark pricing for prospective bidders. Delivery specifications mandate one full truck load (approximately 40,000 pounds or 1,440 cases) with strict requirements for packaging, labeling, and food safety standards. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the local preference mechanism may indirectly support smaller or regional vendors. The procurement does not appear to require integration with existing infrastructure or technology beyond standard food service delivery protocols. The estimated contract value, based on historical pricing, would approximate $38,800 for the total anticipated quantity, representing a moderate-sized procurement opportunity for food service suppliers specializing in institutional protein products.