The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking to procure 43,200 pounds of dry, edible Baby Lima Beans through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for their Enterprise Cannery located in Tillery, Halifax County. The solicitation (Bid Number 52-IFB-1654420698-SDD) requires beans that meet USDA Grade US #1 standards, with specific requirements for moisture content, total defects, and packaging. Vendors must provide a USDA Official White Certificate and ensure current crop year packaging. The bid was posted on July 22, 2025, with proposals due on August 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Delivery is scheduled for August 2025, with exact dates to be coordinated by the Cannery Plant Manager after purchase order issuance. Potential suppliers include brand-specific vendors such as Kirkeide's, Triple Nickel, NW Pass, Kirsten, Hayes Foods, Cooperative Elevator, and New Deal. The procurement allows for various types of vendors, with specific supplemental requirements including a HUB Supplemental Vendor Information form, customer references, and documentation of worker locations. Vendors must also provide certifications of financial condition and workplace policies. The previous contract was awarded to Advanced Commodities, Inc. at $0.956 per pound, totaling $41,299.20 for the same quantity of beans. Palletization standards are specified, and vendors must adhere to detailed packaging and delivery requirements. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid includes provisions that encourage diverse vendor participation through the HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) supplemental form. The total contract value is estimated at approximately $41,299.20, based on the previous contract pricing of $0.956 per pound for 43,200 pounds of Baby Lima Beans.
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