Gallon Jugs and Caps

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of gallon jugs and caps by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC). The IFB seeks bids for industrial grade high density polyethylene (HDPE) gallon jugs without caps and polypropylene screw type caps for the gallon jugs. The estimated 12-month quantities are 342,000 jugs and 337,500 caps. The contract will have an initial term of three (3) years, with pricing required to remain firm for one (1) year from the effective date of the contract. Bids are due on October 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET, and vendors are required to submit samples of the exact products offered by October 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET. The IFB outlines requirements for HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation, references, financial stability, and compliance with federal lobbying activity certification.

This is a resolicitation of a previous bid that was cancelled. The previous contract, 19-IFB-015386-WKM, had estimated quantities of 342,000 gallon jugs and 335,500 caps. There is no indication of any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify a potential award value or budget range.