The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division is requesting bids on 2,880 cases of light-meat tuna in water under ITB, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST and a question deadline of August 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST. Oregon-resident and Oregon-fabricated-or-processed preferences apply: a 5% preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon and an additional 5% preference for Oregon-fabricated or -processed goods, for a maximum combined preference of 10%.

All product must conform to USDA Commercial Item Description A-A-20155D specifications for light or white (albacore) tuna in chunk form, packed in water, with a minimum pressed weight of 37.9 ounces per can. Goods must be dolphin safe, contain no soy, comply with FDA/USDA standards and HACCP regulations, and carry a minimum six-month shelf life at delivery. Bidders must submit nutritional facts labels, ingredient lists, product pictures, best use by dates, and manufacture/process dates. Rejected, salvageable, panel-dent, or distressed goods are excluded.

The estimated quantity is 2,880 cases (two full truckloads) delivered to the Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The first delivery is required within 45 days of receipt of order or as scheduled by warehouse staff. Pricing is per-unit basis with all transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges fully prepaid by the contractor FOB Destination. The historical award from October 2025 was $35.78 per case to Robbins Sales. Payment is typically made within 30 days following delivery and acceptance. Bids must be submitted through the Oregon Procurement Information Network (ORPIN) system only; emailed bids are non-responsive. Contract start is upon purchase order issuance.

Tuna, Light Meat in Water

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