HEAVY DUTY ALUMINUM FOIL

The purpose of this Invitation for Bid is to seek competitive bids from qualified vendors to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract to furnish and deliver Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil on an "as needed basis" for the NC Department of Adult Correction, Central Supply Warehouse (hereinafter Central Supply Warehouse) during the contract term.

Background: Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil is an inventory item stocked by Central Supply Warehouse that provides food, clothing, office and kitchen supplies to NCDAC Prisons NC Statewide. The NC DAC Central Warehouse also provides a multitude of various hard and soft skills to the offenders who are actively employed at this complex.

The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Contract.

The Vendor shall deliver Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination to the following location(s):

NC Department of Adult Correction

Central Supply Warehouse

200 Leagan Drive

Raleigh, NC 27603

DELIVERY HOURS: 6:30 AM ET – 5:00 PM ET, Monday through Thursday, except holidays, closed Friday

Vendor shall complete delivery within thirty (30) consecutive calendar days after receipt of purchase order.

The quantities indicated herein are annual estimates only and are provided for informational purposes based on the anticipated usage during the previous three (3) year period. No maximum or minimum quantities are guaranteed. [...] The State will be responsible only for items requested and received.

Bid price shall constitute the total cost to the State for delivery fully assembled and ready for use, including all applicable charges for shipping, delivery, handling, administrative and other similar fees.

The Vendor shall be authorized by the manufacturer to distribute or resell the products and/or maintenance offered in this IFB. The Vendor shall provide a signed statement from the manufacturer confirming authorization with its bid response.

Manufacturer's standard warranty shall apply. Vendors shall include a copy of the manufacturer's standard warranty with the bid response.

Samples are not required prior to bid opening date; however, samples may be required at a later time. If so requested, Vendor agrees to furnish samples of items offered at no expense to the State within five (5) consecutive calendar days after request is made by the State.

Submission method

Vendor's bids for this procurement must be submitted through the Sourcing Tool. Only Bids submitted through the Content Section of the NC eProcurement Sourcing Event will be considered. Bids submitted through the Message Board will not be accepted or considered for award.

Due date

Bids are due **November 12, 2026 by 2:00 PM ET**. Late bids, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.

Award

All responsive bids will be reviewed, and award(s) will be based on the responsive bid(s) offering the lowest price that meets the specifications provided herein, to include any required verifications set out herein, such as but not limited to past performance, references, and financial documents.

Contract term

The Contract shall have an initial term of three (3) years, beginning on the date of final Contract execution (the "Effective Date").

Other requirements

• Offer shall be valid for at least ninety (90) days from date of bid opening.
• Vendors shall upload to the Sourcing Tool at least three (3) references, using *ATTACHMENT: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM*.
• The awarded Vendor(s) must complete registration with the NC Secretary of State and furnish evidence of filing within 10 business days of notification of award.
• Insurance: Contract value in excess of the Small Purchase threshold, but up to $1,000,000.00.