Cornmeal

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a three-year Agency Specific Term Contract for the procurement of cornmeal through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued for Wake County. The solicitation targets the procurement of Type 3 Bolted Yellow, Class C enriched non-self-rising, medium grind cornmeal, with an estimated total requirement of 5,400 bags over the contract period. Vendors must be registered in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and provide manufacturer authorization documentation with their bid. The initial delivery of 600 bags is required by April 15, 2025, with subsequent deliveries to be completed within 30 calendar days after receipt of purchase order. The bid is due on March 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with cornmeal to be delivered FOB Destination to the NC Department of Adult Correction Central Warehouse in Raleigh. The solicitation allows for potential price increases after 180 days from the effective contract date, and the State does not guarantee minimum or maximum purchase quantities.

The previous contract for this procurement was held by Foods Galore Inc., who had previously supplied cornmeal at $17.16 per 50 lb bag. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must meet the registration requirements in the state's electronic portal. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the specific cornmeal specifications and delivery requirements. The total estimated contract value over three years would be approximately $92,664, calculated based on the previous per-bag pricing and the total estimated quantity of 5,400 bags. Interested vendors should carefully review the full IFB documentation to ensure complete compliance with all procurement requirements and specifications for this cornmeal contract opportunity.