Poultry Items

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on May 13, 2026, for the procurement of poultry items to support the Enterprise Meat Processing Plant. The solicitation seeks competitive bids for seven poultry product categories: turkey franks, turkey smoked sausage links, chicken bologna with cheese, turkey ham portions, poultry bologna smoked, turkey red hots, and poultry corn dogs, with estimated six-month quantities totaling approximately 870,000 pounds across all items. Vendors must be North Carolina registered, possess manufacturer authorization, comply with HACCP food safety standards, maintain minimum six-month shelf life, and provide evidence of financial stability. Deliverables must be provided on an FOB Destination basis to specified North Carolina delivery locations within ten consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt during Monday through Thursday business hours only. The evaluation criteria prioritize the responsive bid offering the lowest price meeting all specifications, with the State reserving the right to make separate awards to different vendors for individual line items or reject all bids. Key deadlines include written questions due by May 19, 2026, product samples required by June 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET for non-approved product labels, and bid opening scheduled for June 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET via Microsoft Teams. Pricing must remain firm for 90 days from the effective date and include all transportation costs.

The contract term is six months beginning July 1, 2026, with an option for an additional six-month renewal beginning January 1, 2027, exercised at the State's sole discretion with 30 days' notice. The prior contract awarded in June 2025 totaled approximately $2.1 million across three vendors: Advanced Commodities, Inc. received $1,075,000 for items 1, 2, 5, and 6 utilizing Carolina Packers brand; Advanced Commodities, Inc. received $908,610 for items 4 and 7 utilizing Midwest Quality Foods and House of Raeford brands; and Harvest Farms received $132,400 for item 3. Based on historical pricing, the anticipated contract value for this six-month period is expected to be in the range of $2.0 to $2.2 million. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the solicitation materials. Interested vendors should note that integration with existing NCDAC procurement and delivery infrastructure is required, and familiarity with the Department's specifications and delivery protocols is essential for successful contract performance.