Canned Diced Tomatoes

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids for canned diced tomatoes on an as-needed basis for its Central Warehouse under IFB 52-IFB-2408150973-CRR, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.

The scope is USDA Grade B canned diced tomatoes in #10 cans, six cans per case, with diced tomatoes cut 1" × 1" × 3/4", medium texture, and a minimum drained weight of 63.5 ounces per can. The estimated annual quantity is 15,232 cases, with a minimum order of 952 cases or the vendor's stated truckload quantity if smaller. Products must have a minimum shelf life of six months at delivery and comply with NSF, UL, ASME, AGA, USDA, and FDA standards. Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and in good standing, maintain financial stability, and provide three customer references. Current product labels with nutritional and allergen information are required at bid.

The initial contract term is one year from the effective date of execution, with the State retaining the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms upon thirty days' written notice. Pricing must be firm for ninety days from the contract effective date and include all transportation costs on an FOB Destination basis to the NCDAC Central Warehouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, with delivery required within thirty calendar days of purchase order receipt. The prior awarded vendor was Robbins Sales Co. Inc. under IFB 52-IFB-730212941-RJB with a contract value of $327,183.36 awarded in July 2023.

Written questions are due October 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with responses provided by October 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Bid opening will occur on October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET via Microsoft Teams. The State reserves the right to award to a single vendor or make separate awards to different vendors, waive minor informalities, reject all bids, or cancel the solicitation if determined to be in the State's best interest.