#1 Can Opener

The State of North Carolina's Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive sealed bids for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure Edlund 11100 Old Reliable #1 Manual Can Openers for correctional facility kitchens statewide. The initial procurement requires 200 can openers, with an estimated total usage of 720 units over a three-year contract period. Specific technical specifications mandate the can openers have a 12.5-inch shaft length, rust-resistant arbor, Delrin plastic spool, and must be palletized without metal banding. The procurement requires vendors to submit three customer references and detail the location of workers used in contract performance. Bids are due on April 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening to be conducted via Microsoft Teams. The contract will commence on the date of final execution and have an initial term of three years, with delivery expected within 30 consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt. Delivery will be FOB Destination to the NC Department of Adult Correction's Central Supply Warehouse in Raleigh.

The procurement actively encourages participation by Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), including minority, women, and disabled business firms. The State reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor or cancel the solicitation entirely. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, vendors must quote a unit price for the Edlund 11100 Old Reliable #1 Manual Can Opener with a Plated Steel Base. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Wake County and Teachey Town, with a state contract opportunity ID of 67ed634b5bcc516b8c0240e2. Vendors will need to demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, provide comprehensive references, and be prepared for potential evaluation based on pricing, vendor qualifications, and ability to meet the precise requirements of the correctional facilities' can opener needs. The procurement appears focused on ensuring a reliable, standardized can opening solution across North Carolina's correctional kitchen infrastructure.