Poultry, Ground Raw Bulk

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is seeking bids for the purchase of Poultry, Ground Raw Bulk. The estimated delivered quantity per item is 120,000 pounds. Bidders must provide per unit pricing, and prices should include transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The ODOC prefers Oregon Goods and Services and will apply a 5% preference for Oregon Goods and Services. Bidders must submit a completed Attachment A to qualify for the preference. Some key requirements for the Goods include: • The Goods must be Grade A poultry • The Goods must be processed, handled, packaged, and labeled in accordance with the Wholesome Poultry Products Act and its regulations • The Goods must be free of contamination, dehydration, or mishandling • The Goods must have a minimum six (6) months shelf life remaining prior to the stamped Best Use By date/production date • The Goods must be gluten-free and contain no wheat-based ingredients • The Goods must be white meat • The maximum allowable fat content is 20% • The maximum allowable water content is 10-15% • The Goods must not be flavored or seasoned • The Goods must not be mechanically separated • The Goods must not contain Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) The ODOC reserves the right to request samples and to reject any bid as non-responsive if the samples are unacceptable.