Corrugated Packing Cartons

The State of North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Corrugated Packing Cartons. The purpose is to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract to provide the cartons on an "as needed" basis for the DAC Enterprise Print Plant. The IFB specifies seven different carton sizes, with minimum order quantities ranging from 1,000 to 20,000 per shipment. Bids are due on November 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, and will be publicly opened at that time. The initial contract term is one year, with the State having the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The IFB includes detailed technical specifications for the cartons, including dimensions, construction, color, printing requirements, and packaging. Vendors are required to provide pricing and product information, as well as submit references and certifications of financial condition and lobbying activity.

The State reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor or to multiple vendors based on the responsive bid(s) offering the lowest price that meets the specifications. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The prior contract for these items was held by Ponderosa Packaging at a value of $177,800, and the State has not provided a budget range for the new contract.