NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Food Items for NC Farm to School Program - 10-IFB-2295027845-TT 2026
North Carolina Food Distribution Division | State of North CarolinaState · Creedmoor, NC- Due
- Aug 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 7, 2026
- Duration
- 6 months
- Primary contact
- Tammie Taylor
- (919) 964-6110
The 30-second brief
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Food Distribution Division is soliciting bids to provide quality fresh fruits, vegetables, frozen fruits, and frozen meat for the North Carolina Farm to School Program. Items required include apple slices, apples, Asian pears, broccoli crowns, Heirloom Carolina Gold Brown Rice, green cabbage, cantaloupes, collards, crinkle cut sweetpotato fries, diced orange sweetpotatoes, grape tomatoes, kale, peaches, slicing tomatoes, squash and zucchini rounds, seedless watermelons, whole sweetpotatoes, frozen berry medley, frozen blueberries, frozen ground beef, frozen ground beef patties, frozen sweet potato fries straight cut, and Heirloom Carolina Gold Middlins. Deliveries are made to Salisbury Warehouse in Salisbury, NC and Creedmoor Warehouse in Creedmoor, NC. The submission deadline is August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
Lowest price that meets specifications
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Summary
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Food Distribution Division is soliciting bids to provide quality fresh fruits, vegetables, frozen fruits, and frozen meat for the North Carolina Farm to School Program.
Items required include apple slices, apples, Asian pears, broccoli crowns, Heirloom Carolina Gold Brown Rice, green cabbage, cantaloupes, collards, crinkle cut sweetpotato fries, diced orange sweetpotatoes, grape tomatoes, kale, peaches, slicing tomatoes, squash and zucchini rounds, seedless watermelons, whole sweetpotatoes, frozen berry medley, frozen blueberries, frozen ground beef, frozen ground beef patties, frozen sweet potato fries straight cut, and Heirloom Carolina Gold Middlins. Deliveries are made to Salisbury Warehouse in Salisbury, NC and Creedmoor Warehouse in Creedmoor, NC. The submission deadline is August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest price that meets specifications
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Execution Pages
- Signed receipt pages of addenda
- 4.7 Warranty
- 4.8 Descriptive Literature
- Current proof of GAP third party audit
- Current proof of HACCP or HARPC third party audit
- Attachment A: Pricing Form
- Attachment E: Customer Reference Form
- Attachment F: Location of Workers Utilized by Vendor
- Attachment G: Certification of Financial Condition
- Attachment H: Vendor Request for EO50 Price-Matching
- Submit to
- https://evp.nc.gov
- Scope location
- Raleigh, NC
- Reported agency
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from North Carolina Food Distribution Division | State of North Carolina?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 17, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://evp.nc.gov. For questions, contact Tammie Taylor.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including North Carolina Food Distribution Division | State of North Carolina in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tammie Taylor at (919) 964-6110. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest price that meets specifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from North Carolina Food Distribution Division | State of North Carolina?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 6 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Execution Pages, signed receipt pages of addenda, 4.7 Warranty, 4.8 Descriptive Literature, current proof of GAP third party audit, current proof of HACCP or HARPC third party audit, Attachment A: Pri. Review the full document from North Carolina Food Distribution Division | State of North Carolina for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Raleigh, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.