When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026.

It was issued by State Of North Carolina, Division Of State Operated Healthcare Facilities. The work is located in Morganton, North Carolina, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Food and dairy product distributors with institutional supply experience. Established vendors capable of fulfilling large-volume recurring orders. Companies experienced in government or public-sector food service contracts. Suppliers able to meet specified packaging, quality, and delivery requirements.

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Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Morganton, North Carolina, United StatesPosted: September 17, 2026Deadline: September 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Lillington is seeking a supplier for assorted dairy products under a one-year contract. The requirement includes milk, chocolate milk, sour cream, and cottage cheese in specified quantities and packaging.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a North Carolina registered vendor in good standing
Must have an Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) number
Must provide at least three customer references
Must be authorized by the manufacturer to distribute or resell the products
Must comply with FDA standards of identity at 21 CFR Part 131.110 and 21 CFR Part 131.130
All products must be Grade A Pasteurized
Must provide proof of registration with the North Carolina Secretary of State
Must guarantee emergency deliveries within four hours of request
Must provide manufacturer's product labels for each product and brand offered

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Issue IFB: September 16th, 2026

Submit Written Questions: September 21st, 2026

Provide Responses to Questions: September 22nd, 2026

Submit Bids: September 28th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 21, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

State Of North Carolina, Division Of State Operated Healthcare Facilities

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Lillington, North Carolina is seeking a vendor to provide dairy products for a one-year contract period.

Required products include 150,000 half-pint cartons of low-fat 1% milk, 10,000 half-pint cartons of 1% chocolate milk, 6,000 one-gallon containers of 1% milk, 100 5-pound cartons of sour cream, and 200 5-pound cartons of 1% cottage cheese.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 21, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by State Of North Carolina, Division Of State Operated Healthcare Facilities. The work is located in Morganton, North Carolina, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Food and dairy product distributors with institutional supply experience
Established vendors capable of fulfilling large-volume recurring orders
Companies experienced in government or public-sector food service contracts
Suppliers able to meet specified packaging, quality, and delivery requirements

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