Charcoal Gray Ripstop Fabric-Tabor City Sewing Plant

Solicitation 52-IFB-2431164611-MLE is an Invitation for Bids issued by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for the delivery of Charcoal Gray Ripstop Fabric to the Tabor City Sewing Plant. The contract is for an estimated 30,000 yards of fabric to be furnished on an as-needed basis over an initial three-year term. The required material must be a 65% polyester and 35% cotton blend, weighing 6.5 oz per square yard, with a construction of 78 ends by 48 picks per inch. All fabric must comply with the Flammability Fabrics Act and be verified via ASTM 3776. Bids will be awarded to the responsive vendor offering the lowest price. Interested vendors must submit their bids via the Sourcing Tool by November 5, 2026, and provide a minimum two-yard head-end sample for evaluation by the same deadline. Deliveries are to be made FOB Destination to Tabor City, North Carolina, within 30 calendar days of a purchase order. Strict packaging requirements apply, including rolls of 100 to 150 yards, individual wrapping, and palletization not exceeding 2,500 lbs. Vendors must also provide a Certification of Financial Condition, an alcohol and drug-free workplace policy, and evidence of registration with the NC Secretary of State upon award.