What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe State of North Carolina is soliciting bids for Brine Application Systems. These systems will be used for spreading larger amounts of brine on roadways prior to predicted snow events. Vendors must include a completed and signed EXECUTION PAGES document and the ATTACHMENT: PRICING FORM. Failure to submit all required items may result in bid rejection.
Scope of work
- Trailer-mounted brine application system with spray system
- Complete, self-contained unit ready to operate with minimal hook-up
- One operator's manual in each piece of equipment delivered
- Two electronic or paper copies of parts catalogs, operator's, and shop/service manuals
- Two electronic or paper copies of updates to parts catalogs and shop manuals
- Minimum 12-month equipment warranty and 36-month tank warranty
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest price | Not specified |
| Meets specifications | Not specified |
| Past performance and references | Not specified |
| Completeness, content, cost, and responsibility of Vendor | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing with an eVP number
- Not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
- Comply with Article 2 of Chapter 64 (E-Verify for employers with 25+ NC employees)
- Capable of demonstrating proposed equipment within 10 consecutive calendar days if requested
- Provide at least three (3) customer references for the exact model offered if requested
- Certify financial stability if requested
Documents to include with your response
- Page 2 with Vendor Name and Vendor eVP #
- Completed and signed EXECUTION PAGES, along with the body of the IFB
- Signed receipt pages of any addenda, if required
- Completed ATTACHMENT: PRICING FORM
- Completed ATTACHMENT: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR
- Completed and signed ATTACHMENT: VENDOR REQUEST FOR EO50 PRICE-MATCHING, if applicable
- One (1) signed REDACTED copy of the bid, if confidential information is included
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)
- Instructions
- Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted via https://evp.nc.gov. If confidential and proprietary information is included, also submit one (1) signed, REDACTED copy of the bid.