Spruce Lumber Bid

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is requesting bids for spruce lumber on an as-needed basis under IFB 52-IFB-2336126980-SME, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.

The scope requires #2, kiln-dried spruce lumber in 2" × 6" × 18' dimensions, smooth on all four sides, untreated, and packaged in skids of 189 pieces. The minimum order quantity is 8 skids (1,512 pieces), with an estimated annual quantity of 11,340 individual pieces. All delivery, handling, shipping, and administrative costs are included in the bid price on a Free-On-Board Destination basis to the NC Department of Adult Corrections Sign Plant in Bunn, North Carolina. Delivery must occur within 30 consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt, Monday through Thursday between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM EST, excluding holidays, with a minimum two days' advance notice required.

The initial contract term is one year from the effective date of contract execution, with the State holding the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms upon 30 days' written notice prior to the end of each term. Pricing must be firm for one year from the effective date. Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive bidder meeting all specifications.

Vendors must demonstrate vendor financial stability certification, provide three customer references for the exact product model, hold authorized reseller status from the manufacturer, and maintain North Carolina Secretary of State registration prior to contract execution. The prior incumbent is Liberty Lumber and Supply Company, with a prior contract value of $172,368 under IFB 52-IFB-1573827158-CRR. Questions are due August 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET, with responses provided by August 6 at 5:00 PM ET. Bid opening will be conducted publicly via Microsoft Teams meeting.