Vegetables Frozen, Assorted

The Oregon Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for the procurement and delivery of assorted frozen vegetables, including carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, and assorted blends. The estimated requirements consist of two full truck loads (FTL) each for carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and assorted blends, and one FTL for peppers, with each FTL estimated at 40,000 pounds. Deliveries are to be made FOB destination to the Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon, with a typical schedule of one FTL within 30 days after receipt of order and subsequent loads every 30 days. Strict packaging and quality standards apply, requiring FDA/USDA approved non-breakable containers with a maximum weight of 50 pounds per case. Frozen goods must maintain an internal temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower upon removal from holding facilities and 10 degrees Fahrenheit or less during refrigerated transport. All products must have a minimum six-month shelf life and use Gregorian calendar date coding. Bidders must provide per-unit pricing and may qualify for a 5% preference if the goods are fabricated or processed entirely in Oregon. Award evaluation is based on price, responsiveness, and the bidder's ability to perform, with the low bidder potentially required to submit detailed product identification for approval. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for general commercial liability and $2,000,000 for auto liability. Bids must be submitted through the OregonBuys portal by November 20, 2026, and must include a cover page, pricing pages, and a signature page. Additionally, bidders must certify compliance with Oregon tax laws and provide a Federal Employee Identification Number or Social Security Number.