Breader and Wetcoater Machines

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking bids for Breader and Wetcoater Machines through Invitation for Bid (IFB #52-IFB-1388501977-SCP) for their Enterprise Meat Processing Plant located in Lillington, Harnett County. The procurement specifically requires furnishing and delivering one OptiFlour II 400 Breader and one GEA Wetcoater 400, both with functional equivalency requirements and mandatory compatibility with existing GEA/Koppens MLF400 #2168 (Year 2001) and VM400 HSE #2004 (Year 1998) Patty Machines. Bidders must complete delivery and installation within 120 consecutive calendar days after receiving the purchase order, with pricing to include all necessary parts, labor, transportation, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies for delivery, installation, and set-up. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 14, 2025, at 9:30 AM ET, with attendance confirmation required by January 9, 2025. The bid submission deadline is January 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The procurement includes specific vendor requirements, particularly emphasizing North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) registration and compliance with Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) guidelines, which establish a 10% utilization goal for diverse firms. An additional competitive provision allows price-matching opportunities for North Carolina resident vendors under Executive Order #50 if the lowest bid originates from a non-resident vendor. The bid also offers optional one-year maintenance packages for both machines following warranty expiration. While no specific budget range is explicitly detailed, the procurement suggests a comprehensive equipment replacement and upgrade initiative for the state's meat processing infrastructure. Vendors must demonstrate technical compatibility, provide comprehensive installation services, and meet stringent state procurement regulations to be considered for award.