Dry Milk

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids on non-fat dry milk to supply its Central Warehouse under IFB 52-IFB-2384677731-CRR, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and public bid opening via Microsoft Teams the same day.

The scope is non-fat dry milk meeting USDA grade and composition standards for cooking and baking use across state prison facilities. The estimated annual requirement is 4,500 bags of 50-pound packages, totaling 225,000 pounds. Products must be packed in 50-pound multi-wall paper sacks with polyethylene liners, palletized on wooden pallets with polystretch film overwrap, and meet Federal Specifications for Type 1, Class C. Delivery is FOB Destination to the Central Warehouse in Raleigh within 30 consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET, with no Friday deliveries. Vendors must provide three customer references, evidence of HACCP compliance upon request, current Safety Data Sheets with invoices, proof of North Carolina Secretary of State registration, and certifications regarding financial stability, non-discrimination, and drug-free workplace policies.

Pricing is based on weekly USDA Market prices for Non-Fat Dry Milk (High Heat) for the Central and East Market, with vendors submitting a price differential (plus or minus per pound) added to or subtracted from the USDA median quote. The contract has an initial one-year term beginning on the date of final execution, with the State retaining the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms, with written notice of renewal intent required no later than 30 days before the end of each term. The prior awarded contract was held by GE Government Supply, LLC for Celta Chemical Inc./High Heat Solids at a contract value of $263,250. Written questions are due September 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, with State responses provided by September 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Bids are submitted through the Ariba Sourcing Tool.