Vegetables Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals are due by July 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time. Proposals delivered after the deadline will not be accepted.

Payment will be processed within 30 days after receipt of both product and invoice, from whichever date is later.

All products sold to District shall be warranted and guaranteed to be merchantable by vendor and fit for the purpose for which it is intended.

Scoring will be based on cost (50 points) and narrative responses to listed questions, product quality, product availability, food testing, delivery experience, timeliness, driver service, and professionalism (50 points).

The vendor must be a produce distributor with five years of experience and have an assigned sales representative for the Eugene area.

Failure to meet delivery dates may constitute a breach of contract by vendor which may subject vendor to termination. If a product recall is instituted, the vendor will be responsible for all costs associated with replacement product, shipping charges, and/or product credit.

Any adversely affected proposer has seven 7 calendar days from the date of the written notice of award to file a written protest.

Failure to submit a proposal in accordance with the provisions of this section may be grounds to declare the proposal nonresponsive. Failure to provide any information requested may result in rejection of your proposal.

Bids must be received by 1:30 PM on July 28, 2026.

Each participant will make payment according to their established payment terms and policies.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendors.

Vendors must be able to furnish products and/or services satisfactorily in complete compliance with the specifications.

Noncompliance with contract terms may result in rescinding of the award and cancellation of the contract.

Bid participants reserve the right to visit the awarded vendors plant/facilities at any time during the normal working day.

The BOCES reserves the right to request a representative sample product and/or services quoted upon either prior to the award or before shipments are made.

Vendors not supplying SDS sheets may be declared an unresponsive bidder for future bids. Failure to provide samples may disqualify the vendor.

The maximum dollar value of this contract will be increased to $33,203,****.