Optic White Broadcloth Fabric-Tabor City Sewing Plant

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids for optic white broadcloth fabric to supply the Tabor City Sewing Plant on an as-needed basis under IFB 52-IFB-2325454896-MLE, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET via Microsoft Teams. The solicitation establishes an agency-specific term contract with no guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase volume; the State estimates an annual requirement of 999,999 yards based on the prior three-year period.

The fabric specifications are detailed: optic white color, 61-inch width (60-inch minimum cuttable), 3.2 ounces per square yard, 50% cotton / 50% polyester content, specified thread counts, and defined tensile and tear strength measurements. First-quality standards apply. The product must be domestically manufactured with 10% of first-year contract volume housed in the United States. Minimum two-yard samples must be submitted before bid opening; samples will be mailed upon request (contact lorraine.middleton@dac.nc.gov with a pre-paid shipping label).

Delivery must occur within 30 calendar days of purchase order receipt to 4600 Swamp Fox Highway West, Tabor City, NC 28463. All transportation costs are included in the bid price on FOB Destination basis, with pricing constituting the total cost to the State including shipping, handling, and administrative fees. Pricing must remain firm for 180 days from contract effective date.

The contract term is three years from final execution. Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive bidder meeting all specifications. Bidders must provide manufacturer authorization verification, three customer references, a certification of financial condition, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance certification, an alcohol and drug-free workplace policy certification, and lab test reports from certified laboratories with each shipment. Written questions are due September 1, 2026.