Corrugated cardboard cartons

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids on corrugated cardboard cartons under IFB #52-IFB-2398690264-YJK, with bids and samples due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and a public bid opening via Microsoft Teams. Vendors must be North Carolina registered, in good standing, and compliant with E-Verify; manufacturer authorization and NC Secretary of State registration are required prior to contract award.

The scope encompasses five distinct carton specifications in brown kraft C flute construction with 200 PSI bursting strength, rated for 65-pound loads. Interior dimensions range from 14" to 16.25" in length, 10.5" to 15" in width, and 4.75" to 9.75" in depth. Estimated annual quantities total 221,000 units across all items, with minimum order quantities per item ranging from 6,500 to 160,000 units. Vendors must submit three customer references, samples for evaluation, and certification of financial stability. Sustainability requirements include recycled content labeling and packaging recyclability demonstration.

The contract term is three years, commencing on the final execution date or February 1, 2027, whichever is later. No minimum or maximum purchase guarantees are specified. Pricing shall be firm for 360 days from the contract effective date, submitted on a per-unit basis, FOB the Janitorial Products Plant in Norlina, North Carolina, with all transportation costs included in the bid price. The previous contract (IFB #52-IFB-642882244-RJB) was held by Ferguson Supply and Box MFG Co. at an extended price of $186,070 for 12 months. Delivery must occur within 21 consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt during operating hours of 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM ET, Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays, with quality acceptance inspection required prior to invoice payment. Written questions are due September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.