Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #Doc2253309265
NCDAC Solicits Margarine, Margarine Pats, and Shortening for Meat Processing Plant
Posted
June 09, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
Doc2253309265
NAICS
424430, 311225
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is seeking bids for a six-month term contract to supply margarine, margarine pats, and shortening for its Meat Processing Plant. - Government Buyer: - North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC), Enterprise Meat Plant, Procurement Office - Contact: Christina Rosado, Procurement Specialist III - Products Requested: - Margarine: 160,000 pounds - Solid, 1 lb blocks, 30 lbs per case - Must be produced within 120 days of delivery, zero grams trans fat, polyunsaturated liquid with p/s ratio of 2/1 - Nutritional analysis required, specific palletizing and packaging standards - Margarine Pats: 40,000 pounds - 12 x 1 lb boxes per case, 90 count per pound - Same freshness, nutritional, and packaging requirements as above - Shortening: 180,000 pounds - All-purpose, all-vegetable, 50 lb cube with plastic liner - Ingredients: soybean oil, fully hydrogenated palm oil, TBHQ and citric acid for flavor protection - Same freshness, nutritional, and packaging requirements as above - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be authorized resellers - Products must comply with HACCP and all regulatory standards - Delivery is FOB destination to specified North Carolina locations - Strict packaging, labeling, and quality standards - No specific OEMs or brand names are mandated; equivalent products meeting specifications are acceptable.
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Department of Adult Correction for the procurement of margarine and shortening. The commodity code associated with this procurement is 501515, which covers edible vegetable and plant oils and fats. Bids are to be submitted competitively and without collusion, and vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal. The bid opening is scheduled for June 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.