Pasta Items

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids on pasta items (spaghetti, macaroni, and egg noodles) to supply the NCDAC Central Warehouse under IFB 52-IFB-2342035045-CRR, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must be North Carolina registered and in good standing — a core eligibility gate.

The scope comprises three line items: 12,000 cases of spaghetti (long thin, 20 pounds per case), 16,000 cases of macaroni (Group 1, Type A, Class 1, elbow shape, 20 pounds per case), and 12,000 cases of egg noodles (medium long, ribbon shaped, 10 pounds per case). All products must meet USDA, NCDA, and FDA standards, be manufactured and packaged within defined timeframes (90 days for spaghetti and macaroni; 45 days for egg noodles), and be palletized according to specified dimensions. Vendors must comply with HACCP quality control requirements and achieve delivery within 30 consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt. Three customer references for the same equipment offered and proof of financial stability are required.

The prior awarded vendor is JNS Foods, LLC, with a May 2025 contract value of $285,017.60 for Besler brand products. The State reserves the right to award to a single vendor for all items or to separate awards by line item. Pricing must include all-inclusive delivery to the NCDAC Central Warehouse in Raleigh, North Carolina (FOB Destination), with prices firm for 180 days from the contract effective date. No maximum or minimum purchase quantities are guaranteed; the State reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities during the contract term.

The contract has an initial one-year term with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms upon 30 days' written notice before the end of each term. Written questions are due August 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, with responses posted by August 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Bids will be publicly opened via Microsoft Teams on August 18, 2026. Payment is contingent upon inspection and acceptance of goods.