Dry Beans for Processing

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for dry beans to be processed at the Enterprise Roanoke River Cannery in Tillery, North Carolina, specifically targeting Orange County. The procurement seeks 43,200 pounds each of dark red kidney beans and baby lima beans, along with 86,400 pounds of pinto beans, all of which must meet specific USDA grade requirements. This brand-specific solicitation is limited to beans from a select group of suppliers: Kirkeide's, Triple Nickel, NW Pass, Kirsten, Hayes Foods, Cooperative Elevator, and New Deal. The bid requires all beans to be delivered by March 3, 2025, with bids due on January 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must submit their questions by January 21, 2025, and must be registered with North Carolina's electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). All deliveries will be FOB Destination, with transportation costs included in the bid pricing.

The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation goal of 10%, encouraging the utilization of diverse firms as subcontractors. Recent contract award information indicates previous pricing for similar procurements, with dark red kidney beans awarded to Advanced Commodities at $0.7333/lb (totaling $31,665.60), baby lima beans also awarded to Advanced Commodities at $0.956/lb (totaling $41,299.20), and pinto beans awarded to Shaver Foods at $0.539/lb (totaling $23,284.80). These historical prices suggest a potential total contract value around $96,249.60, though actual bids may vary. The procurement appears to be structured to provide opportunities for smaller or diverse businesses while maintaining strict quality and delivery requirements. Vendors must carefully review the solicitation documents, including the main IFB and any addenda, to ensure full compliance with the specifications and submission requirements.