Powdered Gelatin and Pudding

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division is seeking to procure one full truckload (FTL) of powdered gelatin and one FTL of instant pudding through an Invitation to Bid (ITB). The procurement targets approximately 1,205 cases of gelatin and 1,680 cases of pudding, with specific requirements that the gelatin must comply with USDA Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-20170A and the pudding must meet CID AA20344A standards. Bids are due by July 22, 2021, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, with the contract start date to be determined. Pricing must be comprehensive, including all transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges, with FOB Destination terms. ODOC will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and responsibility, reserving the right to award contracts to the lowest bidder for individual line items, groups of items, or the entire bid package. The procurement is specifically for Marion County and will be conducted through the state of Oregon's procurement processes.

The solicitation includes specific preference provisions, offering a 5% preference for Oregon Goods and an additional 5% preference for bidders headquartered in Oregon. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the preference for Oregon-based businesses suggests a potential advantage for local vendors. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the current documentation. The procurement does not appear to require complex technology integration or specialized infrastructure beyond standard food product delivery capabilities. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the volume of 1,205 cases of gelatin and 1,680 cases of pudding suggests a substantial procurement with potential significant monetary value. Interested vendors must carefully review the complete bid documentation to understand all requirements, compliance standards, and submission guidelines.