Canola Oil

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is seeking bids for a three-year agency-specific term contract for Canola Oil through Invitation for Bid #52-IFB-1435268377-SCP. The procurement aims to establish a contract for furnishing and delivering approximately 51,000 cases of Canola Oil to the NCDAC Central Warehouse over the contract period, with an average of 17,000 cases annually. Minimum order quantities are set at 1,200 cases per order, with deliveries required within 30 calendar days of purchase order receipt. The initial delivery schedule includes dates on April 29, May 27, and June 24, 2025. Bid submissions are due on February 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a question submission deadline of February 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. Pre-approved product labels include Admiration/Supreme, Master Chef/Cargill, Stratas, Ventura Foods, and Chefler Super Chef. Acceptable canola oil products may contain antifoaming agents that comply with FDA regulations.

The state has established a 10% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation goal for this contract, encouraging diverse vendor participation. The previous contract was awarded to Foods Galore in February 2022 at $40.74 per case, with an annual contract value of $586,656.00 for the Chefler SuperChef brand. Pricing must remain firm for 90 days from the contract effective date, and the state does not guarantee minimum or maximum quantities. During 2024, order volumes ranged from 2,400 to 3,600 cases per order. Products not on the Approved Products List will require sample submission for review. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of a correct invoice or acceptance of goods, whichever occurs later. While the estimated total contract value is not explicitly stated, the previous contract's annual value provides a baseline for potential bidders to consider the economic scope of the opportunity.