What the buyer needs
AI summaryBids must be submitted electronically via the Electronic Vendor Portal. Vendors must be registered in North Carolina's eVP system. Award will be based on the lowest responsive bid meeting specifications. Vendors must complete and return all required attachments.
Scope of work
- Pricing and delivery of new cooling towers, fully assembled and ready for use
- Optional post-warranty maintenance coverage including parts, labor, and two preventive inspections per year
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest price that meets specifications | Not specified |
| Past performance, references, and responsibility of Vendor | Not specified |
| Location of workers / performance outside the United States | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing with an eVP number
- Must comply with E-Verify requirements for employers with more than 25 employees in North Carolina
- Must provide at least three customer references for the exact model of equipment offered
- Must certify financial stability
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter and Title Page
- Vendor eVP Number page
- Completed and signed Execution Pages
- Descriptive literature, specifications, and certifications
- Attachment: Pricing (separate price sheet)
- Attachment: Customer Reference Form
- Attachment: Location of Workers Utilized by Vendor
- Attachment: Sustainability Efforts
- Attachment: Certification of Financial Condition
- Attachment: Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic responses ONLY via the Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP)
- Instructions
- Submit electronically via https://evp.nc.gov. Facsimile, telephone, or email bids will not be accepted. Must include Vendor eVP number.