Rice White Parboiled

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is soliciting bids under solicitation number S-29100-00018264 for the procurement of approximately 85,000 pounds of white parboiled rice. The goods are to be delivered FOB destination to the ODOC Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The delivery schedule requires the first full truck load to be delivered within 45 days after receipt of order, with subsequent loads delivered every 45 days until the total quantity is fulfilled. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 5% preference available for resident bidders headquartered in Oregon. Bidders must adhere to strict packaging and labeling standards, including the use of FDA/USDA approved non-breakable containers and the conversion of Julian dates to the Gregorian calendar. All products must be prepared under modern sanitary conditions and comply with 21 CFR Part 110 and FSIS standards. Required documentation for the bid includes a Federal Employee Identification Number or Social Security Number, certification of Oregon tax compliance, and, for imported goods, FDA inspection documentation. Awardees must maintain auto liability insurance of at least 2,000,000 dollars and provide a certificate of insurance within seven calendar days of the award. Bids are submitted via the OregonBuys portal, with the response deadline set for November 16, 2026.