Clear Acetate and Rubylith Film

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation numbered 52-IFB-1395089554-CRR for Clear Acetate and Rubylith Film to be used by the DAC Correction Enterprise Sign Plant for producing highway signs for the NC Department of Transportation. The procurement seeks specific film quantities including 300 rolls of 20" x 100' Clear Acetate Film, 450 rolls of 40" x 100' Clear Acetate Film, and 100 rolls of 48" x 300" Rubylith Film, all in 5 mil thickness. Vendors must deliver the materials FOB to the Enterprise Sign Plant in Bunn, NC within seven consecutive calendar days after receiving a purchase order. The bid evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bid meeting specifications, with a mandatory requirement for vendors to be registered in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Key dates include a question submission deadline of January 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET, and a bid opening originally scheduled for January 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, which was subsequently postponed to January 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation goal of 10% for diverse firm utilization, requiring vendors to demonstrate commitment to engaging minority or disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendors must submit at least three customer references for similar supplies and provide evidence of financial stability. The contract will have an initial term of one year from the date of execution, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The previous contract for these materials was awarded to Valley Litho Supply with a contract value of $65,235.00, which provides a baseline for potential contract value. Bidders can participate in a virtual bid opening with specific meeting details, including Meeting ID 234 053 483 10, Passcode Vf2oH32Y, and dial-in number +1 984-204-1487 with conference ID 494 110 812. The solicitation is specific to Forsyth County, North Carolina, and is being managed by purchasing agent Christina Rosado.