IFB 30-271016-DSOHF - Fresh Bread and Bakery Items

Solicitation 30-271016-DSOHF is an Invitation for Bids issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities, for the weekly delivery and stocking of fresh bread and bakery items. The contract serves four facilities in the western region of North Carolina: Broughton Hospital and J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, both receiving deliveries twice per week, and the Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center and Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, both receiving deliveries once per week. All products must be delivered FOB Destination, adhere to strict quality and sanitation standards from the DHHS and North Carolina Department of Agriculture, and maintain a minimum one-week shelf life. The award will be granted to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price. To be eligible, vendors must be registered in good standing with the State of North Carolina and provide several mandatory certifications, including financial stability, E-Verify compliance, and non-discrimination. The submission process requires the upload of various documents to the Sourcing Tool, including pricing, customer references, and a certification of financial condition. Payment is contingent upon inspection and acceptance by the State's Contract Manager, with invoices processed on a per-order basis. Additionally, the State may apply North Carolina resident price-matching preferences under Executive Order 50 if a non-resident vendor is initially selected.