Large Grade A Eggs, Fresh

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids on Large Grade A White Eggs, Fresh under IFB 52-IFB-2361637208-CRR, with bids due September 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET via the Ariba Sourcing Tool.

The scope is 18,900 cases annually (30 dozen per case), delivered as one truckload (630 cases) every Thursday to the NC Department of Adult Correction Enterprise Produce facility in Tillery, North Carolina, on an FOB Destination basis within 15 calendar days of purchase order receipt. Products must meet USDA, NCDA, and FDA standards for shell eggs, be refrigerated at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and be palletized on 40" × 48" pallets without metal banding. Pack date must be 4–7 days prior to delivery. Vendors must be authorized by the manufacturer to distribute and provide proof of authorization. Bidders must submit three customer references, demonstrate financial stability through certification, and be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State prior to award. Compliance with the North Carolina Alcohol/Drug-Free Workplace Policy and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards is required; vendors must also submit documentation of sustainability efforts addressing environmental attributes and packaging recycling capabilities.

The initial contract term is one year from final execution, with the State retaining options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms with written notice at least 30 days before each term's end. Prices are firm for 180 days from the contract effective date; subsequent adjustments require written negotiation and mutual agreement. The State is not obligated to purchase any minimum quantity and will pay only for items received. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specifications. Questions are due September 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET, with State responses by September 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Bid opening occurs September 8, 2026, via Microsoft Teams.