IFB 34-26045 - Purified Bottled Water for Residents - Event

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities, issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) #34-26045 on behalf of Murdoch Developmental Center (MDC) for the furnishing and delivery of purified bottled water to support nutritional feeding programs for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 25 counties in the Central Region of North Carolina. The procurement seeks sealed bids for 5-gallon bottles of purified water with an estimated annual quantity of 3,300 bottles, including weekly deliveries to eight cottages (Alpine, Annex, Arbor, Infirmary, Parkview, Pineview, Royall, and Summerset) and as-needed deliveries to seven additional cottages. Vendors must provide unit pricing and extended pricing for each of three contract years on the designated Pricing Form, with delivery on a Free-on-Board (FOB) Destination basis to Murdoch Developmental Center located at 1600 East E Street, Butner, NC 27509. Required qualifications include manufacturer authorization to distribute the products, at least three customer references, financial stability certification, North Carolina Secretary of State registration, and completion of all required supplemental forms and certifications. Deliveries must occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM on weekdays as agreed, with service calls returned within 24 hours and all bottles arriving sealed with complete quantities. The evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specifications and requirements, with prices firm for 90 days from the contract effective date and subject to negotiation and written approval thereafter. The written questions deadline is April 29, 2026, with sealed bids due by May 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET, and the contract shall have an initial three-year term beginning on the later of the final contract execution date or November 30, 2026, with state extension rights at vendor concurrence.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations, such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. The state reserves the right to make separate awards to different vendors, reject all bids, or cancel the IFB entirely at its discretion. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the procurement documentation. All sealed bids must be submitted through the Ariba Sourcing Tool by the specified deadline, and no minimum or maximum quantities are guaranteed under the contract award.