What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe State of North Carolina is soliciting bids for 32 oz Carafe Bottle and Cap Sets. Bids must be submitted through the NC eProcurement Sourcing Tool by December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Award will be based on the responsive bid offering the lowest price that meets the specifications. The State reserves the right to make separate awards or not award certain line items.
Scope of work
- Furnish and deliver 32 oz Carafe Bottle and Cap Sets
- HDPE (B50-35H-176) plastic carafe bottle, 32-ounce capacity
- Products suitable for correctional environments, resistant to breakage, tampering, and misuse
- Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination delivery to Janitorial Products Plant
- Designate a contract manager and customer service point of contact
- Manufacturer's standard warranty
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest price meeting specifications | Not specified |
| Past performance, references, and responsibility of Vendor | Not specified |
| Promptness of delivery | Not specified |
| Proposed import tariff temporary surcharge | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing with eVP number
- Authorized by the manufacturer to distribute or resell offered products
- Registration with the NC Secretary of State upon award notification
- Three customer references for the exact model of equipment offered
- Compliance with E-Verify requirements for employers with over 25 NC employees
Documents to include with your response
- Completed and signed Execution Pages with body of IFB
- Signed receipt pages of any addenda, if required
- Completed Attachment: Pricing Form
- Completed Attachment: Customer Reference Form
- Completed Attachment: Location of Workers Utilized by Vendor
- Completed and signed Attachment: Certification of Financial Condition
- Completed and signed Attachment: Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
- Completed Attachment: Sustainability Efforts
- Completed and signed Attachment: Alcohol/Drug-Free Workplace Policy
- Copy of manufacturer's standard warranty
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the NC eProcurement Sourcing Tool
- Instructions
- Submit bids through the Content Section of the NC eProcurement Sourcing Event; bids submitted through the Message Board will not be accepted.
