Tumblers, Soup and Cereal Bowls

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit competitive sealed bids from qualified vendors to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for the supply and delivery of tumblers, soup, and cereal bowls. The contract will have an initial term of three (3) years, with the NCDAC Central Supply Warehouse as the using agency. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the required products, including item descriptions, sizes, materials, and quantities. Vendors must submit bids by November 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, and the NCDAC expects the successful vendor to complete delivery within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of a purchase order. The IFB also includes provisions for vendor qualifications, such as being an authorized reseller, providing references, and demonstrating financial stability. Pricing shall be firm for the first year of the contract, with potential price adjustments thereafter.

The IFB encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and requires compliance with the State's alcohol/drug-free workplace policy. The estimated 3-year quantities are 1,200 tumblers and 1,800 cases of soup/cereal bowls, with orders expected up to 2 times per year. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder that meets the specifications, and substitutions for the specified products may be acceptable if they are functionally equivalent. The packaging requirements specify that the tumblers must be 48 per case, and the soup/cereal bowls must also be 48 per case, with each case labeled and stackable for shipping.