Maquat 2420

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking bids for Maquat 2420, a concentrated disinfectant and hard surface cleaner used in the production of sanitizers, through Invitation for Bids (IFB) number 52-IFB-1380287946-WZM. The procurement targets an estimated 23,800 pounds of the product to be delivered over a 12-month period, with a minimum order quantity of 5,100 pounds. Vendors must be authorized manufacturers, dealers, resellers, or distributors and provide manufacturer authorization documentation. Each delivery must include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Chemical Analysis (COA). The bid opening is scheduled for January 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET via Microsoft Teams, with vendor questions due by December 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET. The initial contract term is one year from execution, with potential for two additional one-year renewal terms. Delivery is required within 21 days of purchase order receipt to the Janitorial Products Plant in Norlina, NC, with pricing to be FOB Destination and all transportation costs included in the bid price.

The solicitation supports the Correction Enterprises Janitorial Products Plant, which provides offenders with production, quality control, warehousing, inventory, and shipping skills while producing janitorial supplies for prisons, schools, and non-profit organizations throughout North Carolina. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The previous contract was awarded to Pilot Chemical with a value of $21,165.00, which provides a benchmark for potential award values. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specified requirements, including providing manufacturer authorization, Safety Data Sheets, and Chemical Analysis documentation. Vendors must be prepared to deliver the specified quantity of Maquat 2420 within the specified timeframe and meet the technical specifications outlined in the bid documents. The contract aims to support the operational needs of the Department of Adult Correction's Janitorial Products Plant while providing vocational training opportunities for offenders.