FILE FOLDERS

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has issued solicitation 52-IFB-2399085278-BLY to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for the procurement of manila file folders on an as-needed basis. The contract has an initial term of three years and covers an estimated quantity of 10,800 cartons, with each carton containing 100 letter-size folders measuring 8-1/2 by 11 inches. The required products must be Pendaflex 75225RE, Smead 10385, or a functional equivalent. Bids are due by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, and will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price. Deliveries must be made Free-On-Board Destination to the Central Supply Warehouse in Raleigh or other requested locations within North Carolina within 30 calendar days of a purchase order. Strict packaging requirements mandate that items be palletized without the use of metal banding and clearly marked for quantity and product identification. Vendors must provide an eVP number, certify their financial condition, and register with the NC Secretary of State within 10 business days of an award. Payment is contingent upon the state's inspection and acceptance of the goods. The procurement also emphasizes sustainability, encouraging the use of recycled content and requiring clear labeling of environmental attributes.