The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for maple syrup, solicitation number S-29100-00013049, seeking to procure 960 cases of maple syrup, representing approximately 40,000 pounds. The procurement requires Type V table syrup with specific quality parameters, including a Brix content of 67 or higher, viscosity of 150, and compliance with USDA commercial item description A-A-20124E. Acceptable flavor profiles include artificial maple, butter maple, or other real maple varieties. Vendors must provide non-breakable packaging, with glass containers explicitly prohibited, and each case must have a minimum 12-month remaining shelf life from the Best Use By Date. The bid allows vendors to bid on 50-100% of the total requested quantity, with delivery scheduled within 45 days of order receipt to ODOC's Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. Key dates include a clarification request deadline of March 13, 2025, and a bid closing date of March 20, 2025.

The solicitation includes a 5% preference for Oregon goods and services and for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon, potentially allowing up to a 10% total preference. The historical procurement data indicates the previous maple syrup contract was awarded to JNS Foods in October 2024 at $23.35 per pound. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the preference for Oregon-based businesses could provide a competitive advantage for local vendors. The estimated award value appears to be substantial, based on the volume of 40,000 pounds and the previous per-pound pricing. Vendors interested in responding must carefully review the ITB requirements, ensure product compliance with specified quality standards, and be prepared to meet the delivery and packaging specifications outlined in the solicitation document.

Syrup, Maple

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