Oregon Buys #S-29100-00018373

Bulk frozen vegetable supply for the Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for bulk frozen vegetables for its Central Distribution Center in Salem. - Buyer: Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC), Purchasing/Contracts Division. - Requested products and quantities: Frozen carrots (120,000 lb), assorted vegetable blend (80,000 lb), broccoli (80,000 lb), cauliflower (80,000 lb), and peppers (40,000 lb), totaling 400,000 lb. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, brands, or vendors are named in the solicitation; no part numbers are provided. - Product requirements: - Carrots may be julienne, crinkle-cut sliced, diced, whole baby, or regular sliced; diced pieces must be at least 3/8 inch. - The assorted blend must include at least three eligible vegetables, contain no corn, and follow limits on predominant vegetables, peppers, and onions. Diced pieces must be at least 3/8 inch; broccoli or cauliflower florets must be at least 1/2 inch. - Broccoli may be cut, diced, spears, florets, or chopped; cut or diced product must meet the specified 1/2-inch minimum and include at least 20% florets. - Cauliflower may be florets, whole, or split, with a specified 1/2-inch minimum. Peppers may be red, green, orange, yellow, or a combination; diced pieces must be at least 3/8 inch. - Quality and delivery: Frozen-food quality and labeling standards apply, with a minimum six-month shelf life and FOB-destination delivery to ODOC’s Central Distribution Center. Carrots, blend, broccoli, and cauliflower are estimated at two 40,000-lb truckloads each; peppers at one 40,000-lb truckload. Initial loads are generally due within 30 days of order receipt, with later loads scheduled 30 days apart or as agreed; peppers are due within 40 days or as scheduled.

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The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking bids to purchase frozen vegetables for delivery to its Central Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon. The bid schedule lists carrots, assorted blend, broccoli, cauliflower, and peppers, with quantities ranging from 40,000 to 80,000 pounds per item. First delivery or will call is to occur after issuance of a purchase order. The bid opening deadline is November 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST.

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