Non-IT IFB or RFQ Agency Goods Sourcing Event Template

The State of North Carolina, through the Department of Administration Division of Purchase and Contract, is establishing a Statewide Term Contract for the provision and delivery of Anderson Hydro Platforms construction equipment. These aerial devices must be standard production models of the latest design and are to be furnished on an as-needed basis to various State departments, agencies, and higher education institutions. The contract excludes repair parts but allows for the purchase of equipment, options, features, and accessories. Vendors are required to offer their maximum percentage discount off the most recent Manufacturer Standard Retail Price (MSRP) list, with the State intending to represent multiple manufacturers in each category. Award decisions are based on best value, evaluating the highest percentage discount, breadth of offering, and operational factors such as quality, delivery, and geographical coverage. Preference is given to vendors with at least three full-service locations in the Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain regions. Deliveries must be made FOB Destination within 45 calendar days of a purchase order, maintaining a minimum on-time shipment rate of 95%. All equipment must comply with OSHA and G.S. 66-25 safety standards, and products involving pressure or gas must feature visible external certification labels from organizations like ASME. Vendors must submit bids via the Ariba Sourcing Tool by December 10, 2026, including a completed pricing workbook, customer reference forms, and certifications of financial condition. Selected vendors must register with the NC Secretary of State and the Electronic Vendor Portal. Contract administration requires quarterly sales management reports submitted to the Division of Purchase and Contract. Final acceptance of equipment is contingent upon inspection by the receiving buying entity and the completion of all applicable assessment procedures.