32 oz Carafe Bottle and Cap Sets

The Purpose of this Invitation for Bids is to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract to furnish and deliver 32 oz Carafe Bottle and Cap Sets on an “As Needed” basis, if and when ordered by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) Correction Enterprise Janitorial Products Plant during the contract period. The State does not guarantee a minimum or maximum amount for this contract.

Background: Correction Enterprises Janitorial Products Plant provides offenders with hard and soft skills while producing janitorial supplies for prisons, schools, and non-profits throughout the State of North Carolina.

The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Term Contract.

Bid price shall constitute the total cost to the State for delivery fully assembled and ready for use, including all applicable charges for shipping, delivery, handling, administrative and other similar fees.

The quantities indicated herein are annual estimates only and are provided for informational purposes based on the anticipated usage during the previous one (1) year period. No maximum or minimum quantities are guaranteed. [...] The State will be responsible only for items requested and received.

The Vendor shall deliver Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination to the following location(s):

JANITORIAL PRODUCTS PLANT

NC Department of Adult Correction

231 SOUL CITY BLVD.

Norlina, NC 27563

Vendor should complete delivery within fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days after receipt of purchase order.

The purchase order number must be shown on all packages and shipping manifests to ensure proper identification and payment of invoices. Complete packing list must accompany each shipment.

Overages or over-shipments will not be accepted. [...] Vendors shall not ship any products until they have received an order.

The Vendor shall be authorized by the manufacturer to distribute or resell the products and/or maintenance offered in this IFB.

Manufacturer’s standard warranty shall apply. Vendors shall include a copy of the manufacturer’s standard warranty with the bid response.

NSF, UL, ASME, AGA, USDA, and FDA – each as applicable. Item(s) to bear all appropriate seals.

**Submission method:** Vendor’s bids for this procurement must be submitted through the Sourcing Tool. Only Bids submitted through the Content Section of the NC eProcurement Sourcing Event will be considered. Bids submitted through the Message Board will not be accepted or considered for award.

Late bids, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will be automatically disqualified from further consideration. Solicitation responses are subject to Sealed Bidding requirements.

All responsive bids will be reviewed, and award(s) will be based on the responsive bid(s) offering the lowest price that meets the specifications provided herein.

The Contract shall have an initial term of three (3) years, beginning on the date of final Contract execution (the “Effective Date”) or 02/21/2027, whichever is later.

Offer shall be valid for at least ninety (90) days from date of bid opening.

Samples are not required prior to bid opening date; however, samples may be required at a later time.

Vendors shall upload to the Sourcing Tool at least three (3) references, using *ATTACHMENT: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM*.

For a contract to be awarded, the vendor must be a North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing.