Pork with Barbecue Sauce

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is soliciting bids on pork with barbecue sauce under IFB 52-IFB-2345427957-CRR, with bids due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. The contract is for the Correction Enterprise Meat Processing Plant and carries a minimum order requirement of 10,000 pounds.

The scope is 40,000 pounds over an initial six-month term (July 1 through December 31, 2026) with a renewal option for an additional six months (January 1 through June 30, 2027). The product specification requires a blend of 100 pounds of boneless cooked and chopped whole hogs or pork shoulders, hams, picnic cuts, or Boston butts combined with 10 pounds of dry textured vegetable protein reconstituted in 50 pounds of mild vinegar-based barbecue sauce. Fat content is capped at 15%; skin addition limited to 6%. Shank meat, jowls, and excess connective tissue are excluded. Vendors must hold HACCP certification and ensure a product shelf life of at least six months.

The prior awarded contract was held by Hursey's Barb-B-Q Wholesale, Inc., at $3.59 per case under bid 52-IFB-1546694083-WZM in July 2025, with a total contract value of $143,200. Pricing shall be firm, FOB Destination to either the NCDAC Meat Processing Plant in Lillington or Americold Storage in Sanford, with delivery within ten consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt during restricted business hours (7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM ET, Monday through Thursday only).

Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State prior to award and provide proof within ten business days. Written questions are due August 11 at 4:00 PM ET, with state responses by August 13 at 5:00 PM ET. Samples for non-approved product labels must be submitted by August 17 at 2:00 PM ET. Bids will be opened publicly via Microsoft Teams at 2:00 PM ET the same day. Vendors must submit manufacturer authorization documentation, customer references (minimum three), financial certifications, sustainability efforts documentation, and compliance certifications regarding lobbying, E-Verify, and federal requirements.