North Carolina eVP #Doc2170263107

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Solicits Margarine and Shortening for Meat Processing Facilities

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking competitive bids for a six-month term contract to supply and deliver margarine and shortening to its Meat Processing Plant and Americold Storage facilities. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) - NCDAC Enterprise Meat Plant, Procurement Office - Products Requested: - Margarine (160,000 pounds) - Solid, 1-pound blocks, 30 pounds per case - Polyunsaturated liquid, p/s ratio 2/1, zero grams trans fat - Production date not more than 120 days from delivery - Nutritional analysis required with each shipment - Margarine Pats (40,000 pounds) - 12 x 1-pound boxes per case, 90 count per pound - Vegetable oil blend, zero grams trans fat, light yellow color, clean buttery flavor - Production date not more than 120 days from delivery - Nutritional analysis required with each shipment - Shortening (180,000 pounds) - All-purpose, all-vegetable, 50-pound cube with plastic liner - Ingredients: soybean oil, fully hydrogenated palm oil, palm oil, mono and diglycerides, TBHQ, citric acid - Free from rancidity or objectionable flavors - Production date not more than 120 days from delivery - Nutritional analysis required with each shipment - Delivery Locations: - NCDAC Meat Processing Plant, 1204 East McNeil Street, Lillington, NC 27546 - NCDAC-Americold Storage, 111 Imperial Drive, Sanford, NC 27330 - Unique Requirements: - All products must be palletized (40 x 48) with no metal banding - Vendors must comply with detailed product specifications and quality standards - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; open to all qualified suppliers - Vendors must be registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) - Compliance with state and federal employment and non-discrimination laws is required

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Department of Adult Correction for the procurement of margarine and shortening. The commodity code associated with this solicitation is 501515, which pertains to edible vegetable and plant oils and fats. Bids are to be submitted competitively and without collusion, and vendors must be registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal to respond. The bid opening is scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, and inquiries should be directed to Christina Rosado, Procurement Specialist III.

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