# North Carolina eVP #63-DMP1213949

NCSU seeks premium pine flake shavings for its College of Veterinary Medicine

**Posted:** November 04, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 63-DMP1213949
**NAICS:** 424590, 424520

North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking premium pine flake bedding for animal use.
- **Buyer:** North Carolina State University (NCSU), College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), Procurement & Business Services; contact listed as Dianne Coxson.
- **Product:** Premium pine flake shavings, sold by the bag (unit listed as EACH); no part number or manufacturer is specified.
  - Full tractor-trailer deliveries are estimated at 1,050–1,200 bags per load, with demand estimated at about one load every four weeks. Quantities and spending are not guaranteed.
  - Bags should hold approximately 8–10 cubic feet of shavings compressed to roughly 2.5–4 cubic feet, and be weather-resistant and easy to handle.
- **Product requirements:** Clean pine with no debris, remarkably low dust, high-heat processed to help guard against mold and infectious pathogens, and soft, supportive flakes with a lofty texture. Quality must be consistent across deliveries.
- **Sample and delivery:** A labeled sample bag is required for evaluation. Freight must be prepaid and included in the item price; the delivery trailer remains onsite until the next delivery, with no additional trailer charge.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product OEM, manufacturer, or supplier is named. Bonfire Public Portal is identified for quote submission.
- **Term and pricing:** One-year initial term with two optional one-year renewals. Initial-term pricing is firm; renewal increases are limited to 3% or current CPI, whichever is lower.

### Description

North Carolina State University seeks quotes for a blanket order of premium pine flake shavings for its College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Deliveries will be full tractor-trailer loads, approximately every four weeks, with the trailer remaining onsite until swapped at a subsequent delivery; quantities and dollar amounts are not guaranteed. The initial contract term is one year from award, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Bidders must provide a product sample, and quotations must be submitted as a PDF through the Bonfire Public Portal.

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