Dish Towels

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for dish towels, soliciting competitive bids to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for the Central Supply Warehouse. The procurement seeks to acquire 20,100 packs of dish towels over a three-year period, with an average order of 1,200 packs every 60-120 days. The specific towel requirements include 100% cotton, herringbone weave, lint-free towels with hemmed ends, measuring 14" x 26", weighing 1 lb 3 oz per dozen, and colored white with a single-color strip. Each pack must contain five dozen towels, and the bid is structured as a term contract with an initial three-year duration from the final contract execution date. The bid was issued on August 12, 2025, with bids due on August 26, 2025, at 2:30 PM ET via a Microsoft Teams meeting. Bidders must submit their proposals according to the specified requirements and specifications outlined in the solicitation document.

The State of North Carolina actively encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and aims to promote diversity in contracting, with a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. The previous contract, awarded to Performance Safety Group on June 3, 2022, had a unit price of $39.989 per pack and an estimated contract value of $647,821.80, which provides a benchmark for potential bidders. The procurement seeks to include small, minority, physically handicapped, and women-owned contractors in the competitive bidding process. While specific budget allocations are not explicitly detailed, the estimated three-year contract value and historical pricing suggest a substantial procurement opportunity. The solicitation indicates a preference for businesses that can demonstrate capability in meeting the precise technical specifications for dish towels, with a focus on quality, consistency, and timely delivery to the Central Supply Warehouse.