DPC-1994809374-BP Truck Bodies

The State of North Carolina, through the Division of Purchase & Contract, is soliciting bids for a five-year statewide term contract for the supply of truck bodies under contract number DPC-1994809374-BP, with an estimated total value of $23,000,000 over the contract period. This indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity arrangement allows state agencies to place orders on an as-needed basis, with deliveries required within 120 calendar days of order receipt under FOB Destination terms, primarily to the Department of Transportation facility at 4809 Beryl Road in Raleigh, NC, or other designated state locations. Vendors must construct and deliver fully integrated truck bodies to be mounted on state-provided cabs and chassis, adhering to stringent specifications including SSAB Strenx or Grade 50 steel frames, 3/16” thick body floors, Cor-Ten® steel headboards, hydraulic hoist systems rated 3,200–3,500 PSI, E-Track systems, liftgates, mud flaps, backup alarms, and safety components compliant with SAE 7241-1B, FMVSS, ASME, UL, NEMA, and AGA standards. Surface preparation must achieve SSPC-SP 10 near-white metal finish with zinc-rich epoxy primer and pass 1,000 hours of ASTM B117 salt spray testing. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the North Carolina eProcurement Sourcing Tool by the August 18, 2026 deadline and include mandatory attachments covering pricing (Attachment A), financial condition (G), past performance (E), HUB vendor status (D), sustainability practices (J), and technical specifications (S and T). While no formal FAR clauses are incorporated, state-specific administrative provisions govern contract execution, including price adjustment procedures and contract manager responsibilities. Evaluation focuses on bid completeness, cost realism, vendor responsibility, performance capability, quality, and risk, with award going to the offeror providing the best value—not necessarily the lowest price—through a trade-off approach that permits negotiations and Best and Final Offers. Compliance with North Carolina’s Historically Underutilized Business program is incentivized with a 10% utilization goal, and vendors must certify sustainability efforts through disclosed recycled content and environmental labeling. Special options are available for customized configurations such as swivel pintle hitches, electric tarps, and hot shift P