Cans-Tinned and Enameled with Lids

This is a competitive bid solicitation issued by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) for the procurement of cans with lids, tinned and enameled. The items will be used by the DAC Correction Enterprises Cannery to process and maintain adequate food inventories for offender nutritional requirements. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) specifies the required can sizes, dimensions, materials, and packaging. Bids are due on August 7, 2024, and the contract shall have a term of three (3) years. The IFB provides pricing details, estimated annual quantities, delivery requirements, vendor qualifications, warranty information, and other standard contract terms and conditions.

The previous contract was awarded to Can Corporation of America in August 2021 with pricing of $0.79 per #3 can, $0.84 per #7 can, and $0.79 per #11 can. While no HUB participation goal is specified, vendors are encouraged to utilize small, minority, and women-owned businesses. The estimated contract value is not provided, but the IFB indicates this is an "as needed" contract for the DAC Correction Enterprises Cannery.