The Oregon Department of Corrections is requesting bids on approximately 85,000 pounds of USDA Number 3 Grade or better parboiled brown rice (long or medium grain, unflavored) for delivery to its Central Distribution Center in Salem, with bids due June 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST. A 5% preference for Oregon-fabricated or Oregon-processed goods and a separate 5% preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon apply; award goes to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder.

The rice must be delivered in two full truck loads to 3601 State Street, Salem, Oregon 97301, during Monday–Thursday receiving hours of 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST. The first truck load is due within 45 days of order receipt, with the second scheduled 45 days thereafter or as arranged with warehouse staff. All goods must comply with FDA and USDA standards, include proper labeling with Best Use By dates providing at least one year remaining shelf life, and arrive on palletized loads with maximum individual pallet weight of 2,500 pounds.

Bid pricing must include all transportation, fuel surcharges, and delivery charges under FOB Destination terms with no additional packing or packaging charges permitted. Bids are firm offers valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days from the closing date. Historical data from November 2025 shows the previous purchase was awarded to Alpine Food Distribution at $0.5336 per pound for a 50-pound case. Questions or requests for clarification are due June 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST. Bids must be submitted through the Oregon Buys system only; emailed bids will be deemed non-responsive.

Rice, Brown Parboiled

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