11 Inch Zippers, Buckles and Webbing-Tabor City Sewing Plant

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive bids for 11 Inch Zippers, Buckles, and Webbing for the Tabor City Sewing Plant through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 52-IFB-1597697983-MLE. The procurement is for domestic-produced materials with specific technical requirements, including black plastic adjusters, black webbing, and navy blue 11-inch zippers. Vendors must submit product samples, including a dozen samples of buckles and zippers, and a 2-yard sample of webbing prior to the bid opening. The bid is scheduled to be opened on July 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET via a virtual Microsoft Teams meeting, with detailed connection information provided in the addendum. The contract will have an initial three-year term with no guaranteed minimum or maximum order quantities. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid meeting detailed product specifications, with additional considerations for delivery time, product quality, and vendor references. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to the Tabor City Sewing Plant, with a 30-day delivery window after purchase order receipt.

The state has established a goal of 10% participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors, encouraging diverse vendor participation. Vendors must complete various attachments, including pricing forms, HUB participation documents, references, and certifications of financial stability. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is structured as an as-needed basis contract, allowing flexibility in ordering. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Clay County and Teachey Town in North Carolina, with the primary delivery point being the Tabor City Sewing Plant. Potential bidders must demonstrate the ability to meet precise technical specifications for zippers, buckles, and webbing, with a focus on domestic production and quality manufacturing. The procurement process includes provisions for vendors to acknowledge receipt of the addendum and potentially modify their responses accordingly. Interested vendors must carefully review all documentation, including the original IFB and the accompanying addendum, to ensure full compliance with the procurement requirements.