24-RQ215961-DC IFB - Administrative Reviews for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 2026-2031

Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 561110 - Office Administrative Services 722310 - Food Service Contractors
Posted Date:	Mar 27, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 21, 2026
Solicitation No:	Doc1726012796
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Solicitation Number:	Doc1726012796
Project Title:	24-RQ215961-DC IFB - Administrative Reviews for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 2026-2031
Description:	The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), in accordance with a Federal/State Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is responsible for the administration of Federally assisted School Nutrition Programs within the State of North Carolina. As part of this responsibility, NCDPI oversees the implementation of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).  Pursuant to the terms of this agreement and in compliance with Federal regulations at 7 CFR §225.7(e–i), NCDPI is required to conduct monitoring and administrative compliance reviews of Sponsoring Entities (SEs) that are approved to operate the SFSP. These reviews are essential to ensure program integrity, assess compliance with program requirements, and
Opening Date:	4/21/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	3/28/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION


Solicitation Number * Doc1726012796	Department DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-04-21T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-03-27T21:34:02.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Legal review and inquiry services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner DeAndra Chamblee
Description The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), in accordance with a Federal/State Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is responsible for the administration of Federally assisted School Nutrition Programs within the State of North Carolina. As part of this responsibility, NCDPI oversees the implementation of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).  Pursuant to the terms of this agreement and in compliance with Federal regulations at 7 CFR §225.7(e–i), NCDPI is required to conduct monitoring and administrative compliance reviews of Sponsoring Entities (SEs) that are approved to operate the SFSP. These reviews are essential to ensure program integrity, assess compliance with program requirements, and

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Invitation for Bid #: 24-RQ215961-DC

2026-2031 Administrative Reviews for the Summer Food Service Program

(SFSP)

Date of Issue: March 27, 2026

Bid Opening Date: April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET

Direct all inquiries concerning this IFB to:

DeAndra Chamblee

Procurement Specialist II

Procurement@dpi.nc.gov

(984) 236-2365

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Invitation for Bid #

24-RQ215961-DC

For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of bids, provide your company’s eVP (Electronic Vendor

Portal) Number. Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.10(b) this identification number shall not be released to the public. This

page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept confidential, before the procurement file is made available

for public inspection.

This page shall be filled out and returned with your bid.

Failure to do so may subject your bid to rejection.

Vendor Name

Vendor eVP#

Note: For a contract to be awarded to you, your company (you) must be a North Carolina registered

Vendor in good standing. You must enter the Vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor

Portal). If you do not have a Vendor number, register at https://vendor.ncgov.com/vendor/login

Bid Number: 24-RQ215961-DC

Vendor: __________________________________________

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Department of Public Instruction

Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this IFB to:

DeAndra Chamblee, Procurement Specialist II

Procurement@dpi.nc.gov

Using Agency: Department of Public Instruction –

Office of School Nutrition

Requisition No.: RQ215961

Invitation for Bid #: 24-RQ215961-DC

Bids will be publicly opened – Upon receipt, on or before:

April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET

Commodity No. and Description:

801220 – Legal Review and Inquiry Services

(Administrative Reviews for the Summer Food Service Program)

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Invitation for Bid (IFB), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned Vendor offers and agrees to furnish and

deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified herein.

By executing this bid, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies that:

 this bid is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54),

 none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of Chapter 78A of

the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143-59.2), and

 it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1.

Furthermore, by executing this bid, the undersigned certifies to the best of Vendor’s knowledge and belief, that:

 it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from

covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency.

As required by G.S. 143-48.5, the undersigned Vendor certifies that it, and each of its sub-Contractors for any Contract awarded as a result of this

IFB, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes, including the requirement for each employer with

more than 25 employees in North Carolina to verify the work authorization of its employees through the federal E-Verify system.

As required by Executive Order 24 (2017), the undersigned Vendor certifies will comply with all Federal and State requirements concerning fair

employment and that it does not and will not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against any employee in connection with performance of any

Contract arising from this solicitation.

G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order 24 (2009) prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee associated with the preparing plans,

specifications, estimates for public contracts; or awarding or administering public contracts; or inspecting or supervising delivery of the public

contract of any gift from anyone with a contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of this

response to the IFB, the undersigned certifies, for Vendor’s entire organization and its employees or agents, that Vendor is not aware that any

such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees of your organization.

By executing this bid, Vendor certifies that it has read and agreed to the INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS and the NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS

AND CONDITIONS incorporated herein. These documents can be accessed from the ATTACHMENTS page within this document.

Failure to execute/sign bid prior to submittal may render bid invalid and it SHALL BE REJECTED. Late bids shall not be accepted.

COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:

STREET ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX:

ZIP:

CITY & STATE & ZIP:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

TOLL FREE TEL. NO:

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ITEM #21):

PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF VENDOR:

VENDOR’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE*:

DATE:

EMAIL:

Ver: 11/2025

Bid Number: 24-RQ215961-DC

Vendor: __________________________________________

VALIDITY PERIOD

Offer shall be valid for at least sixty (60) days from date of bid opening, unless otherwise stated here:

days, or if extended by mutual

agreement of the parties in writing. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing, effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this IFB.

ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS

If your bid is accepted, all provisions of this IFB, along with the written results of any negotiations, shall constitute the written agreement between

the parties (“Contract”). The NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS are incorporated herein and shall apply. Depending upon the

Goods or Services being offered, other terms and conditions may apply, as mutually agreed.

FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION USE ONLY

Offer accepted and contract awarded (Effective Date) ___

By:

________________

Maurice “Mo” Green, Superintendent of Public Instruction

(Authorized representative of NC Department of Public Instruction)

By: ___________________________________________________

Alexis Schauss, Chief Financial Officer of Public Instruction

(Authorized representative of NC Department of Public Instruction)

Ver: 11/2025

Bid Number: 24-RQ215961-DC

Vendor: __________________________________________

Table of Contents

1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND .........................................................................................................................5

1.1 CONTRACT TERM .......................................................................................................................................5

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................5

2.1 INVITATION FOR BID DOCUMENT ...............................................................................................................5

2.2 E-PROCUREMENT FEE.................................................................................................................................5

2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING IFB TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................................................6

2.4 IFB SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................................6

2.5 BID QUESTIONS .........................................................................................................................................6

2.6 BID SUBMITTAL .........................................................................................................................................7

2.7 BID CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................8

2.8 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................8

3.0 METHOD OF AWARD AND BID EVALUATION PROCESS......................................................................................8

3.1 METHOD OF AWARD..................................................................................................................................8

3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION ..........................................9

3.3 BID EVALUATION PROCESS.........................................................................................................................9

3.4 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ..........................................................................................10

3.5 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES ..............................................................................................10

4.0 REQUIREMENTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10

4.1 PRICING...................................................................................................................................................10

4.2 INVOICES.................................................................................................................................................10

4.3 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES ..........................................................................................................................11

4.4 FINANCIAL STABILITY ...............................................................................................................................11

4.5 HUB PARTICIPATION ................................................................................................................................11

4.6 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................11

4.7 BACKGROUND CHECKS.............................................................................................................................11

4.7.1 VENDOR BACKGROUND CHECK AGREEMENT ............................................................................................11

4.8 PERSONNEL .............................................................................................................................................11

4.9 VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS..................................................................................................................12

4.10 AGENCY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MODIFICATION...............................................................................12

4.11 LOBBYING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL GRANTS .......................................................................12

4.12 SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION .......................................................................................................12

Ver: 11/2025

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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