Canned Applesauce

The State of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Canned Applesauce, #10 Cans. The purpose of this IFB is to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract to furnish and deliver the specified applesauce on an "As Needed" basis to the NCDAC Central Warehouse during the contract period. The estimated annual quantity is 11,424 cases. Bids are due by July 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, and the initial contract term is one year, with an option to renew for one additional one-year term. Vendors must meet specific pricing, delivery, product specifications, quality requirements, and qualifications, and are required to provide product labels and specifications with their bid responses. Award will be made to the responsive vendor offering the lowest price that meets the stated specifications.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The prior contract was awarded in April 2022 to Robbins Sales for $31.88 per case. No budget range is provided, but the estimated annual quantity of 11,424 cases provides an indication of the potential award value.