# North Carolina eVP #Doc2408150973

North Carolina NCDAC solicitation for canned diced tomatoes

**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** Doc2408150973
**NAICS:** 311421, 424490

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a supplier for an estimated 15,232 cases of canned diced tomatoes for its Central Warehouse.
- **Government buyer:** North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC), using agency NCDAC Central Warehouse, Raleigh.
- **Procurement:** Furnish and deliver canned diced tomatoes on an as-needed basis under an agency-specific term contract.
- **Product and quantity:** Estimated 15,232 cases over 12 months; each case must contain six #10 cans. No part number is specified.
- **Product requirements:** USDA Grade B diced tomatoes, with average drained weight of at least 63.5 ounces. The specified ingredients are peeled diced tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, calcium chloride, and citric acid. The tomatoes must have a specified dice size and medium texture, and be from the latest season’s pack.
- **Quality and delivery requirements:** A certificate of quality and condition must accompany shipments. Product must meet applicable USDA/FDA drained-weight requirements; containers and cases must be clearly marked and palletized. Delivery is FOB destination to the NCDAC Central Warehouse.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturer, OEM, or commercial vendor is named in the available materials. Bidders must identify manufacturer, product number, cases per truckload, pack season, and country of origin.
- **Contract term:** One year, with up to two additional one-year renewal options; the State may reserve the right to extend after the final active term.
- **Estimated value:** Approximately $450,000–$2,300,000 for the initial term and potential renewals; this is an indicative estimate, not a stated solicitation value.

### Description

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking bids for canned diced tomatoes. The IFB identifies commodity code 504664, Canned or Jarred Tomatoes, and lists NCDAC Central Warehouse as the using agency. Bids are due October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET and will be publicly opened. Respondents must be registered vendors in good standing with North Carolina eProcurement.

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