45 Inch White Fusible Interlining-Tabor City Sewing Plant

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive bids through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for 45-inch white fusible interlining to be used in the Tabor City Sewing Plant. This procurement targets raw materials essential for processing correction enterprise products, with a specific requirement for 5,000 yards of interlining material meeting precise technical specifications. The material must have a 48x44 woven substrate, high-density polyethylene coating, 50/50 polyester/cotton cloth content, and a finished weight of 4.5 ounces per square yard. The solicitation was posted on January 13, 2025, with bids due on January 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors are required to submit samples before the bid opening date, and the resulting contract will have an initial term of three years from the date of execution. Pricing must remain firm for 180 days, with subsequent price adjustments requiring written justification and mutual agreement. Delivery must be completed within 30 days of order receipt to the Tabor City Sewing Plant, with all deliveries requiring pre-arranged appointments and following FOB Destination terms.

The procurement includes a 10% HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation goal, indicating a preference for diverse vendor participation. While no minimum or maximum quantities are guaranteed, the estimated quantities are based on historical usage from the previous three years. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Clay County and Teachey Town in North Carolina, with the procurement focused on the Department of Adult Correction's specific material needs. Vendors must carefully review the technical specifications and be prepared to meet the stringent requirements for material composition, weight, and delivery standards. The contract will be awarded based on competitive bidding, with an emphasis on meeting the specified technical requirements and demonstrating the ability to consistently supply the required interlining material. Although the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a significant ongoing need for this specialized textile material used in correction enterprise production.