Tray Wrapper with Shrink Tunnel

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking to procure an Intermittent Motion Tray Wrapper with Shrink Tunnel for the Enterprise Roanoke River Cannery, located in Halifax County. The solicitation, identified as Bid Number 52-IFB-1503036027-SCP, requires one packaging machine specifically designed for shrink wrapping tray cartons and cases of canned food products intended for shipment to correction facilities. The required equipment must be an ARPAC 25TW-28 or equivalent, capable of handling product dimensions ranging from 6"-24" width, 7"-20" length, and 2"-10" or 4"-12" height, with a production capacity of up to 25 trays per minute. The machine must operate on 460v electrical power, utilize LDPE shrink film, and meet specific pneumatic and control panel requirements. Bids are due on April 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening to be conducted via Microsoft Teams, and vendors must commit to delivering the equipment within 90 consecutive calendar days after receiving the purchase order.

The procurement includes provisions for HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) participation, indicating a preference for diverse vendor engagement. Bidders will be required to submit references and various certifications demonstrating financial stability, workplace policies, and worker location details. While specific award value ranges are not explicitly stated, the total bid must comprehensively cover the tray wrapper machine, including all associated logistics, assembly, startup, and commissioning expenses. The solicitation appears designed to encourage participation from small, minority-owned, or disadvantaged businesses while maintaining strict technical specifications for the specialized packaging equipment. Potential vendors should carefully review the comprehensive requirements, ensuring their proposed solution precisely matches the technical parameters and operational needs of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction's Enterprise Roanoke River Cannery.