Segregation Trays and Lids

Solicitation 52-IFB-2420797484-BLY is an Invitation for Bids issued by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract for the furnish and delivery of segregation compartment trays and lids. These items, specifically Design Specialties Model TFX-506 trays and LP-506 lids or functional equivalents, are used for food preparation and storage in institutional kitchens. The contract anticipates a three-year term with estimated total quantities of 4,500 cases of trays and 3,000 cases of lids, with an initial order estimated at 300 cases of each. Awards will be based on the responsive bid offering the lowest price that meets all specifications. Deliveries must be made Free-On-Board Destination to the Central Supply Warehouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, or other requested locations within the state. Strict packaging requirements are in place, mandating that all orders be shipped on pallets using nylon banding, with 24 units per case and clear marking of product and quantity. Bids must be submitted via the Sourcing Tool by October 29, 2026. To be eligible, vendors must be registered in good standing in North Carolina and provide several mandatory certifications, including financial stability, sustainability efforts, and adherence to an alcohol and drug-free workplace policy. Invoices are subject to inspection and acceptance before payment is issued.