Spectradet 541

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is soliciting bids for Spectradet 541, a liquid chemical compound, through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered 52-IFB-1379820074-WZM. The procurement is for an estimated 117,000 pounds of the chemical to be delivered to the Janitorial Products Plant in Norlina, NC on an "as needed" basis. The product must meet specific technical requirements, including being in liquid form with a slight yellow color, mild odor, 212F boiling point, 8.9 lbs/gal bulk density, pH between 3.5-4.5, and water dispersible. Bids are due December 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, with a bid response period open until December 10, 2024, for written questions. The initial contract term is one year, with options for two additional one-year renewals, and delivery must be made within 21 consecutive calendar days after receipt of the purchase order. The chemicals will be delivered FOB Destination, with all transportation costs included in the bid price.

The procurement supports Correction Enterprises Janitorial Products Plant, which provides job skills to offenders while producing janitorial supplies for prisons, schools, and non-profits throughout North Carolina. The previous contract was awarded to Barentz North America, LLC with a value of $46,680.00, suggesting a similar budget range for this procurement. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondents were explicitly mentioned in the documents, vendors should carefully review all technical specifications and compliance requirements. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the precise chemical composition and delivery specifications. Potential bidders should pay close attention to the detailed product requirements and be prepared to demonstrate their ability to consistently supply the exact chemical compound as specified in the IFB.