True Khaki Poplin Fabric-Tabor City Sewing Plant

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB #52-IFB-1417373207-MLE) for True Khaki Poplin Fabric to be used in the Tabor City Sewing Plant. The procurement seeks approximately 25,000 yards of fabric with specific material requirements, including a 65% polyester/35% cotton composition, minimum weight of 4.25 oz per square yard, and a width of 65-66 inches. Vendors must submit three customer references and provide fabric samples measuring at least 2 yards before the bid opening. The bid submission deadline is February 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a question submission deadline of January 15, 2025. Vendors are required to provide laboratory test reports from certified testing facilities to verify compliance with specifications, and the contract term is set for three years from the date of execution. Delivery is mandated within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with pricing to remain firm for 180 days and subsequent price adjustments requiring written justification and mutual agreement.

The solicitation encourages a 10% HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation goal, indicating a preference for diverse vendor participation. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Clay County and Teachey Town in North Carolina, with delivery specified as free on board (FOB) destination, including all transportation costs. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the state makes no guarantee of minimum or maximum quantity purchases. The bid is structured to support the raw material needs of North Carolina Correction Enterprise products and services, suggesting potential integration with existing correctional manufacturing infrastructure. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement's scale of 25,000 yards of specialized fabric indicates a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor. Interested bidders must carefully review the detailed specifications and be prepared to meet the stringent technical and logistical requirements outlined in the invitation.