Buckets and Lids

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 52-IFB-1677817964-YJK for the Janitorial Products Plant, seeking to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for buckets and lids. The procurement targets specific plastic pail and lid products, with estimated twelve-month quantities including 4,608 vented lids, 12,672 round 5-gallon plastic pails with metal bails, 6,912 round 5-gallon plastic pail lids, and 2,160 round 5-gallon UN plastic pails with metal bails. Vendors must provide unit pricing for each item, with products specified to be natural color, high-density polyethylene construction, meeting precise dimensional requirements. The bid is due on September 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, to be submitted via a Microsoft Teams meeting. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for two additional one-year terms, and the state reserves the right to extend the contract beyond the last active term. Pricing will be evaluated based on the submitted unit prices multiplied by the estimated quantities, with the understanding that the state is not obligated to purchase the full estimated amount.

The procurement encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), specifically targeting minority, women, and disabled-owned businesses. Vendors must complete several mandatory attachments, including certifications of financial condition, location of workers, and compliance with federal grant requirements. The previous contract (Bid Number 52-IFB-1084175818-WZM) was awarded to Black Card LLC with a contract value of $131,906.88, providing a benchmark for potential contract value. While specific evaluation criteria beyond pricing are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation implies a comprehensive review of vendor qualifications, financial stability, and ability to meet precise product specifications. The procurement appears to be open to multiple vendors, with no strict limitations on company size or type beyond the HUB encouragement. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed specifications and prepare comprehensive responses that demonstrate their capability to meet the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction's precise requirements for buckets and lids.