Turkey, Products

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for turkey products, specifically seeking cooked turkey ends and pieces and sliced irregular/regular turkey breast for procurement in Marion County. The ITB solicits bids for an estimated 40,000 pounds of each product type, with delivery required to ODOC's Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon within 30 days of contract award. Bidders must provide unit pricing, nutritional fact labels, and adhere to strict product specifications including grade, processing, packaging, and labeling requirements. The bid submission deadline is December 6, 2021, at 9:00 AM (PST), with ODOC planning to award one or more contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s). Evaluation criteria include total bid price, with potential for a 5% preference given to bidders whose turkey products are fabricated or processed entirely in Oregon or whose company is headquartered in the state.

The ITB includes specific restrictions on acceptable products, explicitly stating that ODOC will not accept imported goods stored overseas for more than one month or goods containing wheat-based ingredients. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement does provide a local vendor preference mechanism. The contract appears to be structured to allow for multiple vendor awards across line items or the entire bid. Although a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement of 80,000 pounds of turkey products suggests a potentially significant procurement budget. The competitive bidding process is designed to secure the most economically advantageous offer while maintaining strict quality and sourcing standards for the turkey products needed by the Oregon Department of Corrections.