Poultry, Ground Raw Bulk

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division issued an Invitation to Bid on April 10, 2026, for the procurement of approximately 120,000 pounds of ground poultry products, including turkey, chicken, or combinations thereof, to be delivered to ODOC's Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The solicitation requires delivery of an estimated three full truckloads (FTL), with each FTL containing approximately 40,000 pounds and a lead time of 30 days or as scheduled by warehouse staff following purchase order issuance. All goods must meet USDA Grade A standards with maximum fat content of 20 percent and water content of 10-15 percent, be free of skin, giblets, and other specified materials, and carry a minimum six-month shelf life prior to the best-use-by date. Bidders must submit electronically through the OregonBuys system only, with a bid closing date of April 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time; clarifications or changes must be requested by April 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST. Pricing must be provided on a per-pound basis with no more than four decimal places, including all transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges on an FOB Destination basis. Contractors must carry General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $2,000,000, and Workers' Compensation coverage, and must comply with all federal and state food safety regulations including HACCP, FDA, and USDA standards.

ODOC applies a five percent preference for Oregon-fabricated or Oregon-processed goods and an additional five percent preference for Oregon resident bidders headquartered in the state, creating a possible total preference of ten percent that can impact award decisions. The historical award for this item was held by National Food at $0.6855 per pound in January 2026 for 40-pound cases, providing a reference point for potential bidders on pricing expectations and incumbent performance. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational type, though the procurement's size and insurance requirements may naturally limit smaller or less-established vendors. All goods must be white meat and gluten-free, delivered in non-breakable containers with proper labeling and code dating. The contract includes standard ODOC terms including inspection and rejection rights and warranty obligations. While no specific award value is provided in the solicitation documents, the estimated procurement of 120,000 pounds at the historical rate of $0.6855 per pound suggests a potential contract value in the range of $82,260, though actual awards may vary based on competitive bidding.