Number 10 Window Security Envelope

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive bids for Number 10 Window Security Envelopes through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for their Correction Enterprise Print Plant located in Northampton County. The procurement requires 1,600 cases of envelopes, with each case containing 2,500 Number 10 Window Security Envelopes that must meet specific technical requirements, including diagonal seam construction, white wove #1 sulphite paper with inside blue tint, and precise window dimensions. Vendors must submit a full case sample for comprehensive testing and evaluation by Nash Print Plant staff, who will assess conformance with specifications related to size, color, weight, window placement, and security features. The envelopes must be domestically produced and compatible with Pitney Bowes FPS SD 9 inserters, ensuring trouble-free performance. Critical procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with sample submissions required by March 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET. Delivery is required within 30 consecutive calendar days after receipt of the purchase order to the Nash Print Plant in Nashville, NC.

The solicitation requires vendors to be registered in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and submit pricing using the provided pricing form. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified requirements and technical specifications. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must demonstrate full compliance with all technical and operational specifications. The procurement appears to be a one-time purchase with a potential award value based on the requirement of 1,600 cases at 2,500 envelopes per case. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation of their ability to produce envelopes that precisely match the detailed technical requirements, with the ultimate selection based on meeting all specifications and offering the most competitive pricing. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that would require integration.