Fish Items

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive bids for a six-month term contract to supply fish items for its Correction Enterprise Meat Processing Plant. The procurement involves two primary fish products: 200,000 pounds of frozen oven-ready fish portions and 35,000 pounds of frozen fish fillets. Vendors must meet stringent product specifications, including requirements for packaging, production dates, USDA grading, labeling, and nutritional analysis. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 52-IFB-1546602563-WZM will be opened on June 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a contract effective date of July 1, 2025. Prospective bidders must complete comprehensive certifications related to financial condition, workplace policies, and federal grant requirements. The state reserves the option to renew the contract for an additional six-month term starting January 1, 2026, subject to mutual agreement.

The solicitation emphasizes HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) participation, actively encouraging involvement from small, minority, and women-owned businesses. The previous contract was awarded to Advanced Commodities with a total contract value of $524,800.00, with historical pricing at $2.56 per pound for fish portions and $2.88 per pound for fish fillets. While the current bid does not guarantee minimum or maximum purchase quantities, it represents a competitive procurement process open to qualified vendors who can meet the detailed product specifications. The state seeks vendors capable of providing high-quality fish products that meet strict nutritional and packaging standards. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation, including specific requirements for product quality, delivery, and compliance with state procurement regulations. The procurement appears designed to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of fish products for the state's correction facility food services.