Bacon, Pork

The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to purchase Goods as listed in this ITB for the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC). Goods indicated in this ITB are to be delivered to the ODOC’s Central Distribution Center (CDC), 3601 State Street, Salem OR 97301.

First delivery (or Will Call, as applicable) shall occur after the issuance of a Purchase Order (see Section 4.2, “Delivery”).

Last purchase date 07/2026; cost: $2.96 per pound (10 pound case); awarded Contractor: Pueblo Trading Co.

**Submission method:** ODOC will not accept any oral, telephone, manual (mailed or hand carried hard copies), facsimile, or e-mailed bids and will only accept Bids through OREGONBUYS. EMAILED BID RESPONSES ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. AN EMAILED BID WILL BE DEEMED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

The following ITB pages **must** be submitted by Bidder:

• COVER PAGE (Page 1);
• SECTION 5, “Pricing Page(s)”;
• SECTION 6, Signature Page;
• Attachment A (only if Bidder indicates Good(s) in Section 5 meets Preferences for Oregon Good(s);
• SECTION 2.3.3.2 (only if DOC requests), “Product Identification” NUTRITIONAL FACTS LABEL, PRODUCT LABELS, PICTURES OF GOOD(S)
• ALL ADDENDA REQUIRING SIGNATURE; and LETTERS OF CERTIFICATION, OR ANY OTHER REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION if required in this ITB

A Bid is a firm offer, irrevocable, valid and binding on the Bidder for not less than thirty (30) calendar days from the Closing unless otherwise specified in this ITB or extended by written agreement.

ODOC will hold Bid Opening at 9:00 A.M (Pacific Time) on the Closing date indicated in Section 1.1 (Schedule of Events), or as indicated by Addendum, by electronic means.

ODOC may Award one or more Contracts based on the lowest responsive Bid(s) by responsible Bidder per Line item #, group(s) of items, or all or none, whichever is in the best interest of ODOC.

ODOC shall apply a five percent (5%) preference for Oregon Goods fabricated or processed entirely in Oregon or Services performed entirely in Oregon. ODOC will give a five percent (5%) preference for a qualifying resident Bidder that is headquartered in Oregon. The total possible preference is 10%.

**Insurance:** General Commercial Liability of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 for any multiple claimants; Auto Liability of not less than $2,000,000 each accident. Contractor must submit to ODOC a current Certificate of Liability Insurance for all required insurance within seven (7) calendar days from the time of Contract award.