IFB 30-25013 - Fresh Bread and Bakery Items

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to obtain pricing and award an Agency Specific Term Contract for the provision of Fresh Bread and Bakery Items to the Central Regional Hospital and Murdoch Developmental Center, located in Graham County. The IFB includes detailed product specifications and estimated annual quantities for items such as white wheat bread, whole wheat hamburger and hot dog buns, and whole wheat dinner rolls. Bids are due on September 27, 2024, and the initial contract term is one year, with two optional one-year renewal terms. Bidders must provide complete descriptive literature, nutritional information, and pricing, and must be authorized resellers, provide references, and demonstrate financial stability. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price that meets the stated specifications. There are no minimum or maximum quantity guarantees, and the State reserves the right to increase or decrease order quantities as needed during the contract period.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not specify a budget range or possible award value.