Beef and Chicken Soup Base

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids on beef and chicken soup base products for as-needed delivery to its Central Warehouse in Raleigh under IFB 52-IFB-2394106641-RJB, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and maintain NC vendor status.

The scope covers low-sodium beef base and chicken base in 12-case units of 15-ounce poly heat-sealed bags per case, each bag yielding a minimum of 6 gallons. Estimated annual quantities are 3,600 cases of beef base and 2,400 cases of chicken base, though the State guarantees no minimum or maximum purchase amounts. Products must meet USDA, NCDA, and FDA standards with a minimum shelf life of six months at delivery and maintain HACCP compliance documentation. Vendors must submit manufacturer authorization as authorized resellers, three customer references, and detailed product labels and specifications with their bids.

The initial contract term is one year from final execution, with the State retaining the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms, with renewal intent communicated no later than 30 days before each term's expiration. Bid pricing must be firm for 180 days from the contract effective date and include all transportation costs on an FOB Destination basis, with delivery required within 30 consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt. Vendors must designate contract management and customer service points of contact and certify financial stability. Invoices are payable only after quality inspection and goods acceptance.

Written questions are due September 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, with State responses provided by September 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. Bids must be submitted via the Ariba Sourcing Tool with public bid opening conducted via Microsoft Teams.