Vegetables Frozen, Assorted

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) Purchasing/Contracts Division issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of frozen vegetables comprising two line items: 120,000 pounds of frozen carrots and 80,000 pounds of frozen assorted blend vegetables, with delivery to ODOC's Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. Bidders must submit pricing per unit with no more than four decimal places, inclusive of all transportation, fuel surcharges, delivery charges, and packing on an FOB Destination basis. The frozen carrots must be available in julienne, sliced crinkle, diced (minimum 3/8 inch), whole baby, or regular sliced varieties, while assorted blend vegetables must contain a minimum of three different vegetable types with no single vegetable exceeding approximately 65 percent and corn explicitly prohibited. All goods must comply with FDA/USDA standards, maintain a minimum six-month shelf life remaining before the best use by date, and meet Grade A or B specifications for frozen vegetables without excess water. Delivery is estimated at three full truckloads (FTL) for carrots at approximately 40,000 pounds per FTL and two FTLs for assorted blend, with the first FTL required within 30 days after receipt of order and subsequent deliveries scheduled 30 days apart or as directed by warehouse staff. The deadline for requesting clarifications, proposing contract modifications, or submitting protests regarding contractual terms or specifications is April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, with bid closing on April 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST. Bidders must submit complete product information including nutritional facts labels, ingredient lists, product photographs, best use by dates, and manufacturing/process dates within specified timeframes of 24 to 72 hours upon request.

ODOC applies a five percent (5%) preference for Oregon goods fabricated or processed entirely in Oregon and a five percent (5%) preference for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon, which may benefit qualifying regional suppliers. Historical pricing data indicates that carrots were last purchased at $0.42 per pound in 30-pound cases from National Food Group in March 2026, and assorted blend vegetables were last procured at $0.665 per pound in 20-pound cases from Alpine Food Group in January 2026, providing reference points for competitive bidding. ODOC reserves the right to award contracts by individual line item or in groups based on the lowest responsive bids from responsible bidders, allowing flexibility in award structure. The contract start date will be determined upon award notification, and bidders should be prepared to meet the specified delivery schedule beginning within 30 days of order receipt. While specific total contract award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement volume of 200,000 total pounds combined with historical unit pricing suggests a contract value potentially ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 depending on final awarded pricing and market conditions.