12-001300 Emergency Training Center Boat Equipment

Solicitation 12-001300 is an Invitation for Bids issued by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, to secure a spot buy contract for the procurement and delivery of boat equipment. The equipment is intended for the North Carolina Emergency Training Center to support first responder training in swift water environments. Required deliverables include a variety of safety and rescue watercraft equipment, such as rapid repair tool kits, dry suit patch kits, Tohatsu four-stroke oil, oil filters, and various engine fasteners and hardware. All items must meet or exceed the provided technical specifications and comply with OSHA and environmental regulations. Manufactured assemblies involving pressure, electricity, or gas must carry appropriate safety certifications from organizations such as Underwriters Laboratories, the American Gas Association, or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Bids must be submitted via the Ariba Sourcing Tool by October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. A complete submission requires a title page, signed execution pages, pricing, customer references, worker location disclosures, and a certification of financial condition. Vendors must be registered in North Carolina and in good standing, with those employing more than 25 residents required to use the E-Verify system. Award evaluation is based on technical specifications, responsiveness, and delivery promptness. Selected vendors must deliver goods Free-On-Board Destination to New London, NC, and designate both a contract manager and a customer service point of contact. Payment is contingent upon inspection and acceptance by the contract manager, with invoices requiring specific details including the NC contract number and manufacturer part numbers.