Eyeglass shipping boxes

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids for eyeglass shipping boxes on an as-needed basis for the Nash Optical Plant, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET via the Ariba Sourcing Tool and public bid opening via Microsoft Teams.

The scope covers three sizes of corrugated shipping boxes with snap-together assembly requiring no tape, glue, or adhesives: Item #1 measuring 6¾" L × 3½" W × 2½" H (estimated 30,000 units annually), Item #2 measuring 7" L × 6½" W × 3" H (estimated 20,000 units annually), and Item #3 measuring 11" L × 6½" W × 3¼" H (estimated 30,000 units annually). All boxes must meet a minimum 200-pound test edge crush (ECT 32) specification with B flute corrugated construction, white exterior, and tan inner liner.

Pricing shall be FOB Destination to the Nash Optical Plant in Nashville, North Carolina, with delivery required within 14 business days of purchase order receipt during business hours (7:30 AM to 3:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday). The initial contract term is three years from execution. The last awarded contract, held by Ponderosa Packaging Corp. under IFB 52-IFB-642882244-RJB in July 2023, was valued at $88,440 annually.

Vendors must be North Carolina registered and provide manufacturer authorization documentation, samples, three customer references, and financial stability certification. Bidders must comply with state terms including E-Verify requirements, PREA standards, and alcohol/drug-free workplace policies. Written questions are due July 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, and samples are due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. The state reserves the right to award to a single or multiple vendors and may reject all bids.