Fresh Sweet Potatoes

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is seeking competitive bids to supply and deliver fresh sweet potatoes to its Enterprise Roanoke River Cannery located in Tillery, NC. The commodity will be used in the cannery’s food‑processing operations that provide nutritionally balanced meals for offenders. Bidders must be a North Carolina‑registered vendor in good standing, submit a sealed bid through the state’s e‑procurement portal by the deadline, and comply with state‑mandated certifications (e‑Verify, financial stability, sustainability, etc.). The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with possible price‑matching opportunities for in‑state vendors under Executive Order 50. • Commodity: Fresh sweet potatoes (Commodity No. 504064) • Delivery location: DAC Enterprise Roanoke River Cannery, Tillery, NC • Bid opening: September 23, 2026 2:00 PM ET (Microsoft Teams) • Questions due: September 15, 2026 5:00 PM ET via the Sourcing Tool message board • Submission deadline: September 23, 2026 2:00 PM ET (electronic submission only) • Required certifications: E‑Verify, financial condition, sustainability effort, price‑matching (EO 50) if applicable • Validity period: Minimum 90 days after bid opening • Award criteria: Lowest price meeting all specifications and certification requirements • Mandatory vendor status: Must be a North Carolina‑registered vendor in good standing