IFB 30-271012DSOHF - Dairy Products Western Region

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities, is seeking a qualified vendor through Invitation for Bid 30-271012DSOHF to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for the supply of dairy products. The contract serves two facilities in the Western Region: Broughton Hospital and the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. The scope includes the delivery of Grade A Pasteurized dairy products, such as milk, sour cream, and cottage cheese, which must meet FDA standards of identity and specific vitamin fortification levels. Deliveries are made on an as-needed basis, with emergency deliveries required within four hours of a request at no additional cost. Award will be granted to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price, with a preference for a single vendor for all line items. Vendors must adhere to strict quality and packaging standards, including a prohibition on glass containers and a requirement that products have a minimum shelf life of seven days from the delivery date. The vendor is also responsible for stock rotation and the exchange of expired products. Bids must be submitted via the Ariba Sourcing Tool by September 28, 2026. Required documentation includes financial certifications, customer references, and state certifications, with the contract value categorized as being up to 1,000,000 dollars.