Rice, Variety

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of Brown Rice and White Rice, seeking an estimated 80,000 pounds of each variety. The solicitation requires detailed product specifications including specific product grades, packaging requirements, and precise delivery terms. Bids are due by July 26, 2021, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, with the first delivery of each rice type required within 45 days after purchase order receipt, and subsequent deliveries scheduled 30 days apart until the full order quantity is fulfilled. ODOC will evaluate and award one or more contracts based on the lowest responsive and responsible bids. Evaluation criteria include a 5% preference for Oregon goods and a 5% preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon. Pricing must be quoted per unit with no more than four digits past the decimal point and must comprehensively include all transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does provide a preference for Oregon-based businesses. Bidders must be prepared to submit additional documentation upon request, including nutritional facts and country of origin certifications. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement involves approximately 160,000 pounds of rice in total. The ITB suggests ODOC is seeking multiple potential vendors who can meet their precise product specifications and delivery requirements. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Potential bidders must carefully review the detailed packaging, labeling, and shelf-life requirements outlined in the procurement documents to ensure compliance with ODOC's stringent product standards.