52-IFB-2408150973-CRR - Canned Diced Tomatoes - Addendum 01- Remove Solicitation Verbiage.pdf

This is a Solicitation Addendum issued by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction for IFB 52-IFB-2408150973-CRR, a competitive bid for canned diced tomatoes to be supplied on an as-needed basis to its Central Warehouse. The solicitation requests USDA Grade B canned diced tomatoes in #10 cans, six per case, with diced pieces cut 1" × 1" × 3/4", medium texture, and a minimum drained weight of 63.5 ounces per can. The estimated annual quantity is 15,232 cases, and products must maintain a minimum shelf life of six months at delivery. Written questions were due October 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with responses provided by October 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Bid opening is scheduled for October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET via Microsoft Teams. The initial contract term is one year from the effective date of execution, with the State retaining the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms upon thirty days' written notice.

This addendum removes solicitation verbiage from Section 5.1 that established a minimum order of 1,584 cases or the vendor's stated truckload quantity if smaller, replacing it with a new minimum order specification. Pricing must be firm for ninety days from the contract effective date and include all transportation costs on an FOB Destination basis to the NCDAC Central Warehouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, with delivery required within thirty calendar days of purchase order receipt. Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State, maintain financial stability, and provide three customer references. The prior awarded vendor was Robbins Sales Co. Inc. under a July 2023 contract valued at $327,183.36. The State reserves the right to award to a single vendor or multiple vendors, waive minor informalities, reject all bids, or cancel the solicitation if determined to be in its best interest.