Beef and Chicken Soup Base

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is seeking a qualified vendor to supply and deliver beef and chicken soup base on an “as‑needed” basis to its central warehouse. This is a non‑guaranteed, indefinite‑quantity contract with an initial one‑year term and up‑to‑two optional one‑year extensions. The State will purchase only the quantities actually received; no minimum or maximum purchase commitments are made. Vendors must be registered in North Carolina’s e‑Procurement system, submit a sealed bid via the Ariba Sourcing Tool, and meet extensive certification, financial, and sustainability requirements. The award will be based on the lowest responsive price that meets all specifications. • Product: Beef base (estimated 3,600 cases) and chicken base (estimated 2,400 cases) – shelf‑stable soup mixes. • Contract term: 1‑year initial, with two optional 1‑year renewals. • Delivery: To NCDAC Central Warehouse, North Carolina; “as‑needed” ordering. • Submission: Bid due Oct 1 2026, 2:00 PM ET (Microsoft Teams virtual opening). • Questions: Must be submitted by Sep 22 2026, 4:00 PM ET via the Sourcing Tool. • Requirements: Vendor must be NC‑registered, provide financial certifications, sustainability information, and comply with E‑Verify, drug‑free workplace policy, and PREA regulations. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive price meeting specifications; possible price‑match for NC‑based vendors.