Rolled Oats

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a vendor to supply 1,008,000 pounds of Type #1 Regular Cooking, Unflavored Regular Style rolled oats through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) specific to Wake County. The procurement requires delivery of oats packed in 50-pound multi-wall bags, with a minimum order/delivery quantity of 840 bags (42,000 pounds) to be delivered to the NC Department of Adult Correction Central Warehouse in Raleigh. Vendors must provide manufacturer product labels, quality certification, and Kosher certification with their bid responses, and the oats must meet USDA, NCDA, and FDA standards with a minimum six-month shelf life at delivery. The bid opening date was extended to February 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with questions originally due by January 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. Deliveries must be made within 30 consecutive calendar days after receipt of purchase order, specifically Monday through Thursday between 6:30 AM ET and 5:00 PM ET. The contract term is set for three years from the date of final execution, with the commodity code 502211.

The State of North Carolina encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) with a goal of 10% utilization. The previous contract was held by Cobra Foods, who supplied oats at $0.48/lb ($24.00/bag) with an annual value of $121,400. Recent bid pricing from previous vendors shows variation, with Cobra Foods at $0.48/lb, Shaver Foods at $0.5620/lb, Atlantic Beverage at $0.5720/lb, and Plott Bakery at $1.378/lb. The total potential contract value could range from approximately $121,440 to $348,634 based on historical pricing, depending on the selected vendor. No specific restrictions were noted regarding vendor qualifications beyond the requirement to meet product specifications and provide necessary certifications. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical and logistical requirements outlined in the IFB documents.