Fruit, Berries

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is soliciting bids for the purchase of Fruit, Frozen Berries. The contract will be for an estimated one full truckload (FTL) of 40,000 pounds. Bidders must provide per unit pricing, and prices should include transportation, fuel surcharge, and delivery charges. The Goods must meet the minimum requirements of the USDA Commodity Specification for Frozen Fruit and must be "Individual Quick Frozen" (IQF) per FDA/USDA standards. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the Goods to the ODOC's Central Distribution Center (CDC) in Salem, OR. Some key points to consider: * The Goods must be unsweetened and Grade A or B. * The packaging must be plastic lined cardboard or FDA/USDA approved packing material. * The minimum case size accepted is 10 pounds, and the maximum case size accepted is 60 pounds. * The Goods must have a minimum six (6) months shelf life remaining prior to the stamped Best Use By date/production date. * The successful bidder will be required to provide a copy of the Good label and Nutritional Facts Label within one business day following request from the SPC. Some of the evaluation criteria include: * Price * Conformance to specifications * Product quality * Delivery time * Bidder's experience and reputation * Buy Oregon Preference (5% preference for Oregon Goods and Services) * Preference for resident Bidders (5% preference for Bidders headquartered in Oregon)