Shelf Stable Kosher Meals

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract to furnish and deliver shelf-stable kosher meals and kosher for Passover meals on an as-needed basis. The contract will have an initial term of six (6) months, with an option to renew for one (1) additional six-month term. The NCDAC is seeking bids for 16 different shelf-stable, kosher and kosher for Passover meal items, with estimated quantities ranging from 200 to 1,950 cases per item. Bids are due by October 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET, and samples of non-approved products must be submitted by October 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET. The State reserves the right to make a single award to one vendor or multiple awards to different vendors. Pricing will be firm for the first 90 days of the contract, and vendors must complete various attachments including a Pricing Form, HUB Supplemental Information, Customer References, Location of Workers, and Financial Condition Certification.

The previous contract was awarded to Good Source Solutions, Inc. in March 2023 for a six-month term valued at $385,624.90. Vendors must be authorized resellers, meet kosher and kosher for Passover certification requirements, and comply with product specifications, delivery, and quality acceptance terms outlined in the IFB. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the contract is open to all qualified vendors. The estimated value of the contract is not specified, but the previous contract was valued at nearly $386,000.