Electric Vehicle Supply (Transit-Grade EVs)

The contract calls for the supply of newly manufactured electric vehicles model year 2026 or newer, specifically designed for transit use and fully compliant with Appendix C and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These vehicles are intended for deployment by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and affiliated transit agencies, ensuring alignment with state transportation goals and safety regulations. All units must be built to meet rigorous transit-grade requirements, including durability, accessibility, and operational performance under demanding public service conditions. Bids are due by July 27, 2026, and the solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 336111, which corresponds to automobile manufacturing. The contract is issued by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, with responses required through the official portal linked in the posting. There is no specified set-aside designation, and performance will occur across North Carolina’s transit network. The issuance date of July 6, 2026, indicates this is a forward-looking procurement aimed at modernizing the state’s public transportation fleet with zero-emission vehicles as part of broader environmental and infrastructure initiatives.