Dry Beans For Processing Fall 2025

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, Halifax County. The procurement seeks competitive bids for 43,600 pounds each of four specific bean varieties: Dry Pinto Beans, Dry Dark Red Kidney Beans, Dry Black-Eyed Pea Beans, and Dry Navy Beans, to be delivered by early November 2025. The solicitation imposes strict quality requirements, mandating US #1 grade beans with specific parameters for moisture content, total defects, damage, and foreign material. Vendors must provide a USDA Official White Certificate with each delivery, and beans must be from the current packing season. The bid was issued on September 12, 2025, with bid submissions due on September 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. Evaluation criteria emphasize precise quality specifications and brand-specific requirements, with only seven specific manufacturers accepted: Kirkeide's, Triple Nickel, NW Pass, Kirsten, Hayes Foods, Cooperative Elevator, and New Deal.

The solicitation appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Previous bean contracts from May and July 2025 indicate pricing ranges from $0.489 to $0.931 per pound, suggesting potential budget expectations for vendors. The procurement is brand-specific, with the agency emphasizing compatibility and continuity of support as rationale for the limited manufacturer list. Vendors must meet zero-tolerance standards for contaminants, including glass, metal, plastic, allergens, and live weevils. The pricing form allows vendors to quote unit prices for each bean type, with the total extended price calculated accordingly. While no specific incumbent vendor is highlighted, the narrow manufacturer list suggests a preference for established suppliers with proven track records in meeting the Department of Adult Correction's precise processing requirements. The total potential contract value appears to be substantial, given the volume of beans requested across four different varieties.