The Oregon Department of Corrections is requesting bids on approximately 170,000 pounds of parboiled white rice under ITB S-29100-00017806, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST. A combined preference of up to 10% applies to Oregon-fabricated or processed goods (5%) and Oregon-headquartered resident bidders (5%).

The rice must meet USDA Standards for Rice, Number 3 Grade or better, and be parboiled, unflavored, long or medium grain. Deliveries must be palletized with maximum individual pallet weight of 2,500 pounds, FOB destination to ODOC's Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. All transportation, fuel surcharges, and delivery charges must be prepaid by the contractor. Goods must retain a minimum one-year shelf life prior to the best-use-by date and comply with FDA, USDA, and HACCP regulations.

Estimated delivery consists of four full truckloads of approximately 42,500 pounds each, with the first delivery required within 45 days of order receipt and subsequent deliveries scheduled 45 days apart. Bidders may submit bids for 50 to 100 percent of the requested quantity. Pricing must be quoted on a per-pound basis. ODOC reserves the right to award one or more contracts to responsive, responsible bidders based on lowest price, potentially splitting the award among multiple vendors.

The historical purchase data shows the last procurement in February 2025 at $0.533 per pound per 50-pound case, awarded to JNS Foods. Clarification requests are due August 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST. No bidders' conference is scheduled. Contract start date is to be determined.

Rice White Parboiled

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