Salad Dressing Spread

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for the procurement of Salad Dressing Spread. The contract will be for a one-year term with an optional one-year renewal, and the estimated annual quantity is 13,200 cases. The selected vendor must provide products that meet detailed specifications, including requirements for vegetable oil, egg content, flavor, color, texture, and packaging. Bids are due by September 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, and will be publicly opened via Microsoft Teams. The award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price that meets the specifications. Pricing shall be firm for 90 days, with potential adjustments thereafter, and the State encourages continuous improvement efforts to reduce total costs.

The State does not guarantee any minimum or maximum order quantities, and invoices will be paid only after inspection and acceptance of delivered goods. Delinquent deliveries may result in default, fines, and vendor debarment. The incumbent vendor under the previous contract was Shaver Foods, with a contract value of $378,345.60. The State does not appear to have set any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity.