Vegetables Frozen, Assorted Blend

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is seeking bids for the purchase of frozen assorted blend vegetables. The contract is expected to start after the issuance of a Purchase Order, and the delivery of goods is expected to occur within 40 days after receipt of the order. The bidder must provide a firm offer, irrevocable, valid, and binding on the bidder for not less than thirty (30) calendar days from the closing date. The bidder must also comply with all requirements, specifications, and terms and conditions contained in the ITB. * The ITB includes requirements for the packaging, labeling, and delivery of the goods. * The bidder must provide a copy of the good label and nutritional facts label, which must comply with all current FDA required label changes. * The bidder must also provide written documentation of inspection and/or passing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or any other United States Government Department, Bureau or Agency with jurisdiction over import goods at the Port of Customs entry, if requested. * The bidder must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of the goods listed in the ITB. * The bidder must also comply with the Buy Oregon Preference, which gives a 5% preference for Oregon goods and services. * The bidder must submit a bid that includes all required information, including the price, brand, and product number for each line item. * The bidder must also submit a signed copy of the bid, which must be signed in ink by an authorized representative of the bidder.