Canned Spinach

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking to procure 3,920 cases of canned spinach through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #52-IFB-1428400769-SCP, with delivery targeted to their Enterprise Roanoke River Cannery facility located in Enfield, NC. The procurement specifies fancy grade USDA certified canned spinach packed in #10 cans, with 6 cans per case, requiring low sodium content and no pork additives, and a minimum 12-month shelf life. Vendor qualifications include being an authorized reseller, registered in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), and providing manufacturer authorization documentation with their bid. The spinach must meet USDA, NCDA, and FDA standards and bear appropriate seals. Key procurement dates include a bid opening on January 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, with vendor questions due by January 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET. Successful vendors must complete delivery within 30 consecutive calendar days after receiving the purchase order, with deliveries permitted Monday through Thursday between 7:00 AM ET and 3:00 PM ET, excluding holidays and Fridays.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The previous contract was awarded to Shaver Foods in July 2023 at $32.07 per case, with a total contract value of $91,591.92 and McCall Farms as the manufacturer. The procurement allows for multiple contract awards if determined to be in the State's best interest. Delivery will be FOB Destination, and vendors must follow precise product specifications and delivery requirements. The current procurement is structured as a one-time delivery purchase, not a recurring term contract. The total anticipated procurement value appears to be approximately $125,714.40 based on the previous contract pricing and current case quantity, though exact budgetary allocations are not explicitly stated in the available documentation.