How to bid on segregation trays and lids for North Carolina’s Department of Adult Correction

What the Department is buying

The Department of Adult Correction is seeking segregation trays and lids through an invitation for bids (IFB). This is a supplies opportunity for vendors that can provide these items.

The full bid documents contain the specific requirements and response instructions. Review them before deciding whether to bid.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 7, 2026. Bids are due October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Plan to submit before the deadline. Follow the posting’s instructions for where and how to submit; the provided information does not specify what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit suppliers of segregation trays and lids. Check the full documents to confirm that your products and delivery capabilities meet the stated requirements.

How to access and respond

Open solicitation Doc2420797484 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list are public to view without an account. The full documents provide the response instructions.

Responding requires free eVP vendor registration. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as directed in the posting. Submit before the deadline.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the full IFB and make a checklist of every requested product detail, form, and submission step. Confirm that your proposed trays and lids match the specifications, and identify any requirements you cannot meet before preparing your response.

Allow time to register and submit through the required system. Review your response for completeness and consistency, and keep a copy of what you submit.