Brown Sugar

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking an Agency Specific Term Contract to furnish and deliver Soft Light Type II-A Brown Sugar on an as-needed basis to the NCDAC Central Warehouse for consumption by incarcerated offenders. The solicitation, numbered 52-IFB-2366039108-CRR, was issued on August 24, 2026, with a bid deadline of September 4, 2026. The estimated annual usage is 12,012 cases, with a prior awarded contract value of 272,552.28 dollars. The initial contract term is one year, with the state reserving the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. Award will be based on the responsive bid offering the lowest price that meets all specifications. Requirements include specific packaging in either 24 1-lb containers or 12 2-lb containers per case, with shipments delivered FOB Destination on pallets not exceeding 54 inches in height, 49 inches in length, and 40 inches in width. Deliveries must be completed within 30 calendar days of a purchase order and are restricted to Monday through Thursday between 6:30 AM and 5:00 PM ET. Vendors must comply with USDA, NCDA, and FDA standards, provide a current Safety Data Sheet with each invoice, and may be required to submit a HACCP plan. Submission requires the use of the Ariba Sourcing Tool and must include several certifications, including financial condition, sustainability efforts, and adherence to E-Verify and drug-free workplace policies. Invoices are paid only after the receiving agency has inspected and accepted the goods. The contract is administered by Christina Rosado and managed by Gary Dudley.