Confectioner Sugar

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids for confectioner sugar (10X powdered) under IFB 52-IFB-2406907900-CRR, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and a public bid opening the same day via Microsoft Teams.

The scope calls for 5,400 cases annually, packaged as either 24 containers of 1-pound each or 12 containers of 2-pound each per cardboard case, delivered FOB destination to the NCDAC Central Warehouse in Raleigh. Product must meet NSF, UL, ASME, AGA, USDA, and FDA standards as applicable; maintain minimum six-month shelf life at delivery; and be palletized to maximum dimensions of 54"H x 49"L x 40"W. Minimum order quantity is 1,584 cases or the vendor's stated truckload quantity, whichever is less. Delivery must occur within 30 consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt during warehouse hours (6:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET, Monday through Thursday).

All vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and the NC eProcurement Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP); provide current Safety Data Sheets with invoices; submit three customer references; demonstrate financial stability; comply with E-Verify requirements for employees; and adhere to the Department's alcohol and drug-free workplace policy and PREA standards.

Pricing must be firm and constitute the total cost to the State, including all shipping, delivery, handling, and administrative fees, with prices remaining firm for 90 days from the contract effective date. The resulting contract will have an initial one-year term with the State retaining the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms upon 30 days' written notice before each term end.

The prior awarded contract (IFB 52-IFB-751952248-RJB, awarded August 2023 to Shaver Foods, LLC) was valued at $220,207.68. Questions are due October 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with responses provided by October 22, 2026.