Milk Cartons, Blanket Order

NC State University is seeking a blanket order contract for milk cartons through Request for Quotation #63-DMP1070871, specifically procuring two types of cartons: 8 oz standard half-pint cartons for use with Evergreen EQ-3 filler and Haab automatic caser, and 32 oz standard quart cartons for egg nog. The estimated quantity for 8 oz cartons is 18,000,000 over a 36-month period, with approximately 6 deliveries per year, and 32 oz egg nog cartons to be special ordered every 2-3 years in quantities of 5-8 million per order. Cartons must meet FDA approval and be guaranteed to perform trouble-free with specified equipment, with a required delivery lead time of 2 weeks for typical orders of 1,100 cases. Key procurement dates include a questions deadline of February 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm and a bid submission deadline of March 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm through the Bonfire portal. The contract term is one year with firm pricing, with the university reserving the option to renew for four additional one-year periods, not to exceed a total of 5 years.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, though it does include an Executive Order #50 price-matching preference for North Carolina resident bidders. The contract allows for price increases limited to 3% per contract year with 60 days written notice, and requires all shipping, handling, plate charges, art fees, and other costs to be included in the carton price with no separate charges permitted. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the university requires compatibility with specific equipment (Evergreen EQ-3 filler and Haab automatic caser). The procurement is tax-exempt, using NC State University's tax exempt ID number 400021. Though specific budget ranges are not provided, the large volume of cartons (potentially up to 18 million 8 oz cartons and 5-8 million 32 oz cartons over the contract period) suggests a substantial contract value for the selected vendor.