Beef and Chicken Soup Base

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking bids under solicitation 52-IFB-2394106641-RJB to establish an agency-specific term contract for the procurement of beef and chicken soup bases. These shelf-stable commodities are intended for consumption by incarcerated offenders and will be delivered on an as-needed basis to the NCDAC Central Warehouse in Raleigh, North Carolina. The contract includes an initial one-year term with the option for two additional one-year renewals. Estimated annual quantities are 3,600 cases of beef base and 2,400 cases of chicken base, with a minimum order requirement of 900 cases or the vendor's truckload quantity if lower. Technical specifications require low-sodium bases packaged in 12-count cases of 15-ounce poly heat-sealed, moisture-proof bags, with each bag yielding a minimum of 6 gallons. All products must comply with USDA, NCDA, and FDA standards, and awarded vendors must provide evidence of an effective Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point plan. Deliveries must be palletized within specific dimensions and completed within 30 calendar days of a purchase order. Bids are due by October 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET via the Ariba Sourcing Tool. Evaluation factors include suitability for use, delivery promptness, and compliance with strict confidentiality and safety regulations, including a zero-tolerance policy regarding the Prison Rape Elimination Act.