52-IFB-2356471432-PJW - Shop Towels Rental Service
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- Doc2356471401
- State
- North Carolina
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
Opportunity details come from evp.nc.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids on industrial towel rental services at two correctional facilities under IFB 52-IFB-2356471432-PJW, with bids due August 31, 2026 and written questions due August 21, 2026.
The scope encompasses weekly delivery and pickup of clean and soiled towels at the Print Plant (2869 US Highway 64, Nashville, NC 27856) and Sign Plant (6008 Highway 38 South, Bunn, NC 27508). The Print Plant requires approximately 800 gray general-purpose towels weekly for wiping press ink rollers and printing blankets; the Sign Plant requires approximately 2,500 white high-quality printer's shop towels weekly for metal preparation, screen cleaning, and general facility cleaning. Deliveries must occur Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. ET, excluding holidays. All towels must be free from metal shavings, lint, and defects, delivered FOB Destination with transportation costs included in the bid price. The vendor must maintain an initial inventory of twice the weekly amount and provide emergency service for additional towels as needed.
Pricing shall be all-inclusive with no additional charges for towel replacement, environmental fees, energy surcharges, or other costs. The contract term is one year from the effective date of execution with options for up to two additional one-year renewal terms at the State's sole discretion, with written notice required 30 days before the end of each term. The State includes transition assistance provisions for up to six months if services are not renewed or canceled.
Award will be made to the responsive bid offering the lowest price that meets specifications and passes required verifications including financial stability certification, minimum three customer references, and background checks. Vendors must be North Carolina registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State, comply with E-Verify requirements, possess an eVP number, and provide certifications regarding financial condition, lobbying activity, and compliance with alcohol and drug-free workplace policies. The State reserves the right to make separate awards to different vendors, waive minor informalities, reject all bids, or cancel the solicitation. Bid opening is scheduled for August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Opportunity text
The purpose of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) is to seek competitive bids from qualified vendors to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract to provide industrial towel services on weekly basis at two (2) Adult Correction Facilities. The Vendor shall deliver clean towels and pick up the soiled towels for cleaning and replacement.PRINT PLANT: 2869 US Highway 64, Nashville, NC 27856Gray shop rags are used on the production floor only! They are used to wipe press ink rollers and printing blankets (ink, solvent, maybe some press oil, etc).SIGN PLANT: 6008 Highway 38 South, Bunn, NC 27508The shop towels are used for removing impurities from metal before screening, cleaning screens in order to reuse existing prints, general cleaning of all departments and warehouse areas as dust removal ensures blemish free production.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 52-IFB-2356471432-PJW - Shop Towel Rental Service.pdf |
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