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Cold Chain Logistics and Delivery Services

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Response Deadline08/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract outlines the provision of refrigerated transportation and delivery services for perishable goods to warehouses in North Carolina, with a strict requirement to maintain an unbroken cold chain from the point of origin through final delivery. The work is classified under NAICS code 484220, indicating specialized freight trucking services focused on refrigerated transportation, and is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Agriculture’s North Carolina division. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Full compliance with temperature control standards is mandatory throughout the entire logistics process to ensure product safety and integrity. The place of performance is designated within North Carolina, though specific locations are not detailed, and all deliveries must meet the contractual cold chain requirements without deviation. The solicitation is accessible via a public online portal for further details and submissions.

General Info

Refrigerated transportation contract for perishable goods in North Carolina with mandatory cold chain compliance.

Agency

North Carolina → Department of AgricultureView Agency

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, LocalView NAICS

Place of Performance

NC, US

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NONE

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PostedAug 7

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Response DeadlineAug 17

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08/17/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 9 days

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AgencyNorth Carolina → Department of Agriculture

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North Carolina → Department of Agriculture

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Refrigerated transportation and delivery of perishable goods to NC warehouses with unbroken cold chain from origin to destination.

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