How to bid on ripstop fabric for the Department of Adult Correction

What the agency is buying

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver charcoal gray ripstop fabric to its Tabor City Sewing Plant as needed during the contract period. The fabric is used by the Correction Enterprises Sewing Plant to make products and services for customers.

This is an Invitation for Bids for an agency-specific term contract. The state does not guarantee a minimum or maximum order quantity, so vendors should consider whether they can support orders without relying on a fixed volume.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 8, 2026. Bids are due November 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

Submit by the deadline using the method stated in the posting. The available details do not state what happens to a late response, so plan to submit early and confirm any submission requirements in the solicitation documents.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit fabric suppliers or other businesses able to furnish and deliver charcoal gray ripstop fabric to the Tabor City Sewing Plant as orders are placed. It falls in the supplies category.

Because order quantities are not guaranteed, consider whether your business can manage uncertain demand over the contract period before preparing a bid.

How to find the bid and respond

Open Solicitation Doc2431164611 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) by selecting “View original source.” Viewing the posting and document list is public and does not require an account. A free eVP vendor registration is required to respond.

Read the posting for the complete bid documents and submission directions. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs before the deadline.

Samples are available by sending a prepaid shipping label to the agency contact, Lorraine Middleton.

Prepare a careful, practical bid

Review the solicitation documents for the fabric specifications, required delivery details, bid forms, and any other response instructions. Make sure your offer clearly addresses the requested fabric and the delivery arrangement described in the bid.

If you need to assess the material, consider requesting a sample early by sending a prepaid shipping label to the contact named in the solicitation. Allow time to review the sample and prepare your response before the deadline.

Check that every required field and document is complete, and verify the submission method in the posting. Keep a copy of your submitted response and any confirmation provided by the portal.