Margarine and Shortening

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to seek competitive bids from qualified vendors to furnish and deliver Margarine and Shortening for the NCDAC Meat Processing Plant. The IFB requests bids for three items: Margarine (solid), Margarine Pats, and Shortening (all purpose, all vegetable). The estimated quantities are 80,000 lbs of Margarine, 20,000 lbs of Margarine Pats, and 120,000 lbs of Shortening. The contract will have an initial term of six (6) months beginning on July 1, 2024, with an option to renew for an additional six (6) month term. Pricing for the items must be firm for the initial six-month contract term, and any price increase requests for the renewal term must be submitted 60 days prior to January 1, 2025.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Vendors must complete several attachments, including pricing forms, HUB supplemental information, references, and certifications related to financial condition, lobbying, debarment, and alcohol/drug-free workplace policy. The State reserves the right to accept or reject any price increases. The value of the contract is not explicitly stated in the provided information.