Shortening, Vegetable
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- S-29100-00007919
- State
- Oregon
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC codes
- Points of contact
Opportunity details come from oregonbuys.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of Vegetable Shortening, specifically targeting 800 cases to be delivered to their Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The solicitation requires detailed pricing submissions with no more than four decimal places, and all pricing must comprehensively include transportation, fuel surcharges, and delivery costs prepaid by the contractor with FOB Destination terms. The bid is scheduled to close on September 6, 2023, at 9:00 AM PST, with the specific contract start date still to be determined. Bidders must provide precise specifications for the vegetable shortening, adhering to strict requirements regarding oil mixture composition, packaging standards, and delivery protocols. The ITB explicitly outlines comprehensive product specifications, ensuring vendors can meet the exact nutritional and quality standards required by the corrections department.
The procurement includes notable preferential considerations, specifically a five percent preference for both Oregon-produced goods/services and resident bidders headquartered in Oregon. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the state's procurement approach demonstrates a commitment to supporting local businesses. The solicitation does not reference incumbent vendors or require integration with existing technological infrastructure. Though the exact award value is not specified, the procurement of 800 cases of vegetable shortening suggests a moderate-scale contract with potential for future recurring purchases. The competitive bidding process will likely evaluate vendors based on their ability to meet precise product specifications, pricing competitiveness, delivery capabilities, and compliance with the state's local business preferences.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Shortening~3.docx | DOCX document | |
| C2023312_CommercializationGapFund_Addendum3.pdf |
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