Canned Tuna

2026-11-03

The purpose of this Invitation for Bids ( IFB ) is to seek competitive bids from qualified Vendors to furnish and deliver Kosher Certified Canned Tuna on an “ As Needed ” basis , if and when ordered by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction ( NCDAC ) Central Warehouse during the contract period . The State does not guarantee a minimum or maximum amount for this contract . The NCDAC Central Warehouse purchases and stores various shelf stable food commodities for stock and readily available as necessary for use and consumption by incarcerated offenders housed in the State ’ s prison facilities . Item 1 : Canned Tuna Minimum Specifications Product / Service Offered Meets Specification Canned Tuna , Form 1 : Chunk ; Color A : Light Packing Media 1 : Water Salt / Sodium Level A ( Regular ) YES NO 6 Each / 66 . 5 ounce cans per case YES NO Meets minimum USDA pressed weight requirements : Not more than 1 ounce under specified net weight . Failure to meet pressed cake weight specified shall be basis for rejection of entire lot . YES NO To be in accordance with the latest edition of the US Department of Agriculture commercial item description ( CID ) that is in effect for Canned Tuna . YES NO USDC Certificate of Inspection stating product meets all requirements must accompany shipments . Product will be rejected if not accompanied by certificate . YES NO Kosher certified : certification must be submitted with bid . Kosher certificate may be verified prior to award of contract . YES NO Must not contain soy or soybean by - products . YES NO Each container and case must be plainly labeled to identify contents . YES NO Labels : Submit manufacturers product label with bid response . Labels must include ingredients , nutritional values , and allergens . Reference Section 4 . 20 Labels and Product Specification YES NO SAMPLES RECEIVED FROM ALL PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND LABELS THAT ARE NOT LISTED AS APPROVED PRODUCT LABELS WILL BE EVALUATED AS SHOWN IN SECTION 4 . 10 . SAMPLE WILL BE EVALUATED FOR TASTE , TEXTURE , CONSISTENCY , FLAVOR , APPEARANCE , FRESHNESS , SUITABILITY FOR INTENDED USE , AND CONFORMITY WITH PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS BY THE EVALUATION PANEL . EVALUATION PANEL WILL DETERMINE IF THE SAMPLE MEETS OR EXCEEDS THESE FACTORS . SAMPLE MUST BE APPROVED BY EVALUATION PANEL IN ORDER FOR A PRODUCT WHICH ARE NOT ON THE APPROVED LIST TO BE CONSIDERED . YES NO Must be palletized , handles cannot be attached to pallet with any type of metal banding . Loaded pallet dimensions : 54 ” H x 49 ” L x 40 ” W ( All dimensions are maximum allowable ) YES NO

North Carolina

2026-05-08