Fruit Pears

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is seeking bids for the purchase of Fruit Canned Pears. The contract will be for a period of time to be determined, with an estimated three full truckloads (FTLs) of 952 cases (40,000 pounds) of canned pears required. Bidders must provide pricing for the goods, including transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges. The ODOC prefers Oregon Goods and Services and will apply a 5% preference for Oregon Goods fabricated or processed entirely in Oregon. Bidders must submit their bids via the OregonBuys system, and late bids will not be considered. • The contract requires the delivery of canned pears that meet the minimum standards set forth in the USDA 2011 Commodity Specifications for canned fruit. • The pears must be U.S. Grade B or better, and the ODOC will accept halved, quartered, diced, or sliced pears. • The contractor must provide a copy of the Good label and Nutritional Facts Label, which must comply with all current FDA required label changes. • The contractor 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 product at the Port of Customs entry, if requested. • The contractor 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 this ITB.