Buckets and Lids

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction's Janitorial Products Plant is soliciting bids for an Agency Specific Term Contract for buckets and lids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 52-IFB-1643665851-YJK. The procurement specifically covers four line items: a vented lid with Rieke flexible spout, a round 5-gallon plastic pail with metal bail, a round 5-gallon plastic pail lid, and a round 5-gallon UN-rated plastic pail with metal bail. Estimated annual quantities range from 2,160 to 12,672 units across these line items, with vendors required to submit detailed unit pricing for each. The bid opening is scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a contract initial term of one year and options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. Vendors must submit comprehensive specifications, provide references, and comply with North Carolina's procurement regulations and associated terms and conditions.

The solicitation emphasizes HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) participation and includes provisions for financial condition certification and compliance with federal grant requirements. The previous contract, valued at $131,906.88, was awarded to Black Card LLC, suggesting potential opportunities for both incumbent and new vendors. The procurement is part of the Department of Adult Correction's Correction Enterprises program, which uniquely focuses on providing offender job training and skill development through the production of janitorial supplies for prisons, schools, and non-profit organizations. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability in manufacturing and supplying industrial-grade buckets and lids that meet specific technical specifications. The contract appears designed to support both operational needs and broader social objectives of workforce development within the correctional system. Potential bidders should carefully review all attachments and certifications required for submission.