Bread Products

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive bids for bread products through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 52-IFB-1589703300-CRR, targeting multiple correctional facilities statewide. The procurement encompasses five bread product categories: white bread loaves, wheat bread loaves, hamburger buns, hot dog buns, and kosher white or wheat bread loaves, with annual quantities ranging from 72,473 to 2,644,304 units. Vendors must provide manufacturer product labels, certificates of quality, and kosher certification where applicable, with strict requirements for product freshness (within 48 hours of baking) and specific packaging standards. The contract will have an initial one-year term with potential renewals for two additional one-year periods. Bid submissions are due on June 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a bid opening meeting scheduled for the same date and time. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest price that meets detailed specifications, considering factors such as product quality, freshness, packaging, and shelf life.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified bread product manufacturers and distributors. The previous contract was awarded to Good Source, with an annual contract value of $8,695,093.05 and bread products priced at $2.20 per loaf and $2.59 per pack of buns. The solicitation covers 41 different correctional facilities across North Carolina, suggesting a significant potential contract value and opportunity for vendors capable of meeting the comprehensive distribution requirements. Interested bidders should carefully review the detailed specifications and distribution list to ensure their ability to meet the stringent product and delivery standards. The total estimated annual contract value indicates a substantial procurement opportunity for bread product suppliers with the capacity to serve multiple correctional facilities statewide.