Eggs

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids on eggs and egg substitutes for the NCDAC Enterprise Meat Processing Plant under IFB #52-IFB-2168780003-CRR, with bids due June 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and a public bid opening via Microsoft Teams on the same date.

The scope covers three product categories—frozen egg whites, frozen whole eggs, and liquid whole eggs—all meeting USDA, NCDA, and FDA standards. Pre-approved product labels are Debel, Newburg, Michael Foods, Sonstegard, and Rembrandt; vendors offering non-approved labels must submit samples by the bid deadline. Pricing shall be submitted on the provided Attachment A pricing form and must include all shipping, delivery, handling, and administrative costs, delivered FOB Destination to the NCDAC Meat Processing Plant in Lillington and NCDAC-Americold Storage in Sanford. Delivery must occur within ten consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt during specified windows (7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM ET, Monday through Thursday only). Products must have a minimum six-month shelf life at delivery.

The contract term is six months beginning July 1, 2026, with a sole discretion option to renew for an additional six-month term starting January 1, 2027; renewal notice is required thirty days before the end of the current term. Award will be made to the responsive bid offering the lowest price meeting specifications. The state reserves the right to make separate awards by line item or reject all bids.

Within ten business days of award notification, the awardee must provide three customer references, evidence of manufacturer authorization as a reseller, financial stability certification, a HACCP plan, and proof of North Carolina Secretary of State registration. Questions are due June 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, with state responses due June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.