IFB 30-26232-DSB

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Mar 17, 2026
Due:	Mar 27, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	75 - Office Supplies and Devices
Solicitation No:	Doc2076249620
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Services for the Blind

Invitation for Bid #: IFB-30-26232-DSB

JANITORIAL SERVICES- Asheville District Office

Mandatory Site Visit

Date of Issue: 03/17/2026

Bid Opening Date: 03/27/2026

At 2:00 PM ET

Direct all inquiries concerning this IFB to:

Sidahmed Salih

Sidahmed.salih@dhhs.nc.gov

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Invitation for Bid #

IFB-30-26232-DSS

______________________________________________________

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://evp.nc.gov/SignIn

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Department of Health and Human Services

Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this IFB to :

Sidahmed Salih

Sidahmed.salih@dhhs.nc.gov

Invitation for Bid No.: IFB-30-26232-DSB

Bids will be publicly opened: 03/27/2026

Using Agency: Division of Services for the

Blind

Requisition No.: 262988

Commodity No. and Description: 761115 Janitorial Services

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 Ariba

Sourcing Tool.

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Bid Number: IFB-30-26232-DSS

Vendor: __________________________________________

Failure to execute/sign bid prior to submittal may render bid invalid and it MAY 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:

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 STATE USE ONLY: Offer accepted and Contract awarded this________ day of __________, 20____, as

indicated on

The attached certification, by ____________________________________________________________________.

(Authorized Representative of Division of Services for the Blind)

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Bid Number: IFB-30-26232-DSS

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 ............................................................................ 5

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

2.5 Mandatory Site Visit .................................................................................................................................................. 7

2.6 BID QUESTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.7 BID SUBMITTAL.......................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.8 BID CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.9 ALTERNATE BIDS........................................................................................................................................................ 9

2.10 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................................... 9

3.0 METHOD OF AWARD AND BID EVALUATION PROCESS ........................................................................................ 9

3.1 METHOD OF AWARD ................................................................................................................................................. 9

3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION .................................................. 10

3.3 BID EVALUATION PROCESS...................................................................................................................................... 10

3.4 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ....................................................................................................... 11

3.5 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES............................................................................................................ 11

4.0 REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 12

4.1 PRICING ................................................................................................................................................................... 12

4.2 FINANCIAL STABILITY ............................................................................................................................................... 12

4.3 HUB PARTICIPATION................................................................................................................................................ 13

4.4 BACKGROUND CHECKS ............................................................................................................................................ 13

4.5 GENERAL INFORMATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….………………..13

4.6 PERSONNEL.............................................................................................................................................................. 15

4.7 VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 15

4.8 SECURITY AND BUILDING ACCESS ........................................................................................................................... 16

4.9 STORAGE.................................................................................................................................................................. 16

4.10 SAFETY LABELS AND REGULATIONS......................................................................................................................... 16

4.11 VENDOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ...................................................................................................................... 16

4.12 AGENCY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MODIFICATION ........................................................................................... 17

4.13 LOBBYING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL GRANTS................................................................................... 17

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Solicitation Number:	Doc2076249620
Project Title:	IFB 30-26232-DSB
Description:	The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Contract with a Vendor for Janitorial Services for Asheville Office
Opening Date:	3/27/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	3/18/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - DHHS


Solicitation Number * Doc2076249620	Department DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - DHHS	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-03-27T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-03-17T18:22:34.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code General building and office cleaning and maintenance services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Sidahmed Salih
Description The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Contract with a Vendor for Janitorial Services for Asheville Office

IFB 30-26232-DSB

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