Pork with Barbecue Sauce

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is soliciting bids for the supply of pork with barbecue sauce under solicitation number Doc2345427957, issued on August 6, 2026, with responses due by August 17, 2026. The contract is structured as a term agreement with an initial six-month performance period from July 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027, and may be renewed for an additional six months. The estimated quantity is 40,000 pounds, though this is non-binding and orders will be issued as needed with deliveries required within ten consecutive calendar days of each purchase order. All deliveries must be made FOB Destination to either the NCDAC Meat Processing Plant in Lillington or the NCDAC-Americold Storage facility in Sanford, North Carolina. Products must be boneless, cooked pork containing no more than 15% fat and 6% skin, shipped fresh and never frozen, with a minimum of six months remaining shelf life at time of delivery. Each package must display a clearly visible production date, lot number, full ingredient list, allergen declarations, and nutritional information in compliance with USDA, NCDA, and FDA regulations. Labels must be non-generic and approved prior to delivery. Vendors are required to palletize goods on standard 40” x 48” pallets without handles and ensure packaging supports sustainability standards with recyclable materials. Submission of multiple certifications is mandatory, including a Certification of Financial Condition, a Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements (with potential OMB Standard Form LLL reporting for any lobbying activities), an Alcohol/Drug-Free Workplace Policy, and a HACCP plan upon request. A Letter of Guarantee from the product manufacturer must be submitted upon award. Vendor performance outside the United States must be disclosed, and three customer references are required. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with technical compliance being a strict prerequisite for price evaluation. Electronic submission via the Ariba Network is mandatory; physical submissions will not be accepted. The contract will be administered by Christina Rosado of the NCDAC Procurement Division, with Phillip Sykes overseeing broader contract operations. Failure to fully complete any required attachment or submit an ineligible label may result in bid rejection. No FAR clauses are incorporated; state-specific terms and conditions govern execution, and no formal contract type designations such as FFP or ID