The Oregon Department of Corrections is requesting bids on approximately 160,000 pounds of ground poultry in bulk for delivery to its Central Distribution Center in Salem, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time through the OregonBuys system. A five percent preference for Oregon-fabricated or processed goods and an additional five percent preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon (total possible preference of ten percent) apply.

The specification requires USDA Grade A poultry with maximum 20 percent fat content and 10–15 percent water content, processed from turkey, chicken, or a combination thereof, with no skin, giblets, cartilage, or mechanically separated meat. Goods must be white meat, gluten-free, and delivered with minimum six months remaining shelf life. All goods must comply with FDA/USDA standards, HACCP regulations, and current Good Manufacturing Practices. Bidders may submit bids for quantities ranging from 50 percent to 100 percent of the requested amount. Four full truckloads (40,000 pounds per FTL) are estimated; first delivery must occur within 30 days of purchase order issuance or as scheduled by warehouse staff.

Pricing is submitted per unit with no more than four decimal places on an FOB Destination basis, fully prepaid by the contractor, including all transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges. The last historical purchase occurred in May 2026 at $0.5769 per pound for a 60-pound case, awarded to National Food. Payment is normally made within 30 days following delivery and acceptance or invoice receipt, whichever is later. Questions or clarification requests are due August 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The contract start date will be determined upon award. Protests are not permitted per ORS 421.438(2).

Poultry, Ground Raw Bulk

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