Rice, Brown Parboiled

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a vendor to supply 85,000 pounds of USDA‑grade Number 3 or better brown parboiled rice. The contract will be awarded on a competitive sealed‑bid basis, with delivery to the agency’s central distribution center in Salem. The solicitation includes strict packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements, and the bidder must meet Oregon‑specific preference criteria if they wish to receive evaluation discounts. • Quantity: 85,000 lb of brown parboiled rice (approx. two full‑truck loads). • Delivery: FOB Destination to CDC, Salem, OR; first load within 45 days of order, second load 45 days after the first. • Requirements: USDA‑grade 3+, 50‑lb max cases, palletized, FDA/USDA labeling, best‑use‑by ≥ 1 year, and optional certifications (Kosher, import docs). • Evaluation: Lowest responsive price after applying up‑to‑10 % “Buy Oregon” preferences (5 % Oregon‑goods, 5 % Oregon‑resident bidder). • Submission: Electronic only via OREGONBUYS; deadline 11 Sep 2026 9:00 AM PST.