Fish Items

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of Fish Items, including Frozen Oven Ready Fish Portions and Frozen Fish Fillets. The NCDAC is seeking competitive bids from qualified vendors to furnish and deliver these items for use at the NCDAC Meat Processing Plant to fulfill dietary requirements. The contract term is six months, with an optional six-month renewal. Bids are due on May 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET. The estimated annual quantities for Oven Ready Fish Portions and Fish Fillets are 160,000 pounds and 40,000 pounds, respectively. The IFB outlines detailed product specifications, delivery requirements, quality control, and other terms and conditions. Pricing must be firm for the initial six-month contract term.

The State of North Carolina encourages Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation and will consider the location of workers as part of the evaluation. The current incumbent vendor is Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc. under a prior contract valued at $603,400. This solicitation provides an opportunity for qualified vendors, including disadvantaged enterprises, to compete for a state contract to provide fish products to the NCDAC.