Large Pack

The North Dakota Mill & Elevator has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 005-2025 for the procurement of large pack bags used for flour and wheat product packaging, specifically seeking 25lb and 50lb bags across approximately 20+ product types. The bid solicitation covers a contract period from January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2027, with potential extensions up to eight additional 12-month periods. Bidders must submit three references from organizations that have purchased similar services within the past two years and provide detailed bag specifications, potentially including sample bags to demonstrate compliance with strict construction and packaging requirements. The procurement timeline includes a bid question deadline of September 19th, 2025, and a final bid response deadline of September 30th, 2025. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on bag construction quality, dimensional accuracy, color specifications, closure mechanisms, and the ability to meet varied production quantity needs ranging from 1,300 to 1,100,000 bags annually. Delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination, with all freight and handling costs included in the item price, and the mill anticipates flexible ordering schedules to accommodate production storage capacity.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The pricing structure is firm-fixed for the initial two-year contract term, with potential price adjustments on renewals based on pulp/paper cost changes and fuel surcharges. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement suggests significant annual purchasing volume across multiple bag specifications. The contract allows for weekly or bi-weekly orders, indicating a dynamic procurement approach that can adapt to production needs. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit references to required technology integrations or specific infrastructure compatibility requirements. The total contract value could potentially range from several hundred thousand to over a million dollars annually, depending on the specific bag types and quantities ordered throughout the contract period.