Description
The State of North Carolina’s Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a full range of dairy products (milk, low‑fat, chocolate, sour cream, cottage cheese, ice‑cream mix, etc.) to two western‑region state‑run healthcare facilities – Broughton Hospital and J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center – under a three‑year term contract. The contract will be awarded on a lowest‑price‑responsive‑bid basis, with a firm price for the first 180 days and the ability to adjust thereafter. Vendors must be registered in North Carolina’s e‑Vendor Portal, comply with all state and federal food safety regulations, and manage stock rotation, shelf‑life, and product recalls. Delivery schedules, quantities, and product specifications are detailed in the solicitation, and the vendor must provide a contract manager and customer service contacts.
• Supply Grade A pasteurized milk and related dairy items meeting FDA 21 CFR 131 standards.
• Deliver estimated annual volumes ranging from 150,000 ½‑pint milk cartons to 5,000 gallons of various products per facility.
• Maintain stock rotation, ensure “best‑by” dates of at least 7 days on delivery, and handle removal of expired items.
• Contract term: 3 years starting 8 Jan 2027 (or later of contract execution).
• Mandatory e‑Procurement submission through NC Ariba Sourcing Tool; questions due 21 Sep 2026.
• No minimum or maximum quantity guarantees; the State will purchase only received items.
• Vendor must provide certifications, financial statements, and comply with E‑Verify and state employment rules.