White Knit Mesh-Mt. View Sewing Plant

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive bids for White Knit Mesh fabric through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 52-IFB-1571507458-MLE, specifically for the Mt. View Sewing Plant located in Spruce Pine, NC. The procurement targets 8,400 yards annually of 100% polyester heatset fabric with specific technical requirements, including flame retardant and ultraviolet resistant properties. Vendors must submit product samples demonstrating compliance with detailed construction, width, weight, and performance specifications. The bid is due on June 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, to be submitted via Microsoft Teams, with an initial contract term of three years. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid meeting all technical and performance specifications, with unit pricing to remain firm for 180 days from the contract effective date. Successful vendors must provide financial certifications, references, and demonstrate domestic product origin, with a requirement to maintain 15% of the contract total available at all times.

The solicitation includes provisions encouraging participation by Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), specifically targeting minority, women, and disabled-owned businesses. The state reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor or multiple vendors and maintains the ability to reject any or all bids. Delivery will be FOB Destination to the Mt. View Sewing Plant, with a required delivery timeline of 30 consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the annual requirement of 8,400 yards suggests a substantial procurement opportunity. Vendors interested in bidding must be prepared to meet stringent product specifications and compliance requirements. For those requiring fabric samples, the procurement document suggests contacting Lorraine Middleton at lorraine.middleton@dac.nc.gov with a pre-paid USPS mailing label to obtain material specifications.