45 Inch White Fusible Interlining-Tabor City Sewing Plant

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive bids for a contract to supply 45-inch white fusible interlining material for the Tabor City Sewing Plant through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The procurement targets 5,000 yards of interlining with specific requirements, including a 48x44 woven substrate, high-density polyethylene coating, and a 50/50 polyester/cotton cloth composition. The bid opening is scheduled for January 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, with vendor questions due by December 30, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The contract will have a three-year term from the date of final execution, with vendors required to deliver materials within 30 days of receiving a purchase order. Vendors must submit product samples to the Tabor City Cutting and Sewing Plant before the bid opening and provide lab test reports and safety data sheets demonstrating compliance with the Flammability Fabrics Act. Pricing must remain firm for 180 days from the contract effective date, with potential subsequent price adjustments negotiable.

The procurement includes a 10% HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation goal, encouraging involvement from disadvantaged enterprises. Delivery will be FOB Destination to the Tabor City facility, with all transportation costs included in the bid price. The contract will operate on an "as needed" basis, with no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantities, though the annual estimate is 5,000 yards. While no specific budget range is provided, vendors should be prepared to submit competitive pricing for the interlining materials. The solicitation is an agency-specific term contract, meaning it is tailored to the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction's specific requirements for raw materials used in their product processing. Potential bidders should carefully review the full IFB document to ensure complete compliance with all specifications and requirements.