Chicken Strips Raw

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is soliciting bids for the procurement of raw chicken strips, specifically requiring products sourced from breast or tenderloins. The goods must be gluten-free, with a fat content of 2% or less and sodium levels not exceeding 90 mg per 1 ounce-weight. Each strip must have a minimum width of 0.5 inch and a minimum length of 1.0 inch. The estimated requirement is for six full truckloads (FTL), with each FTL estimated at 40,000 pounds. Delivery is scheduled as one FTL within 30 to 35 days after receipt of order, with subsequent deliveries occurring every 40 to 45 days. All shipments must be FOB destination and palletized, with the contractor bearing all transportation and handling costs. Award selection is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with price as the primary evaluation factor. Bids are deemed non-responsive if they fail to include the manufacture date and Best Use By Date (BUBD). Packaging must adhere to strict sanitary standards using FDA/USDA approved non-breakable commercial containers; glass and metal packaging are prohibited. All Julian dates must be converted to the Gregorian calendar, and containers must be code-dated with a 5-digit sequence. Bidders must submit their responses via the OregonBuys portal by the December 7, 2026, deadline. Contractors are required to comply with Oregon tax laws and maintain insurance coverage authorized in the State of Oregon.