What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe State of North Carolina Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract seeks qualified vendors to establish a Statewide Term Contract to furnish and deliver Anderson Hydro Platforms construction equipment across North Carolina on an as-needed basis. State departments, agencies, and higher education institutions may order equipment under this contract, which excludes repair parts and requires vendors to offer maximum discounts by product, group, or category. To be eligible for award, a vendor must be registered in good standing in North Carolina and provide its Electronic Vendor Portal number. Vendors may submit written questions to State Procurement Manager Shayla Parker by November 16, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST, with State responses scheduled for December 1, 2026. Vendors must submit sealed bids through the Content Section of the Ariba Sourcing Event in the Sourcing Tool by December 10, 2026, at 1:00 pm EST, as late bids will be disqualified. Submissions must include signed execution pages, pricing workbook, customer references, worker location, financial condition certification, and federal certifications, with intended award on December 18, 2026.
Scope of work
- Furnish and deliver Anderson Hydro Platforms construction equipment statewide on an as-needed basis.
- Provide fully assembled equipment ready for use, FOB Destination within North Carolina.
- Include two operator and service manuals with each unit upon delivery.
- Provide operator training by a qualified representative on proper operation and routine maintenance.
- Deliver a line-item electronic catalog within 10 calendar days of notice.
- Submit quarterly sales management spend reports to the Contract Manager.
- Meet quarterly or semi-annually for Contract Business Review meetings if requested.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Highest percentage discount offered off Manufacturer Standard Retail Price (MSRP) List | Not specified |
| Breadth of items in each category offered | Not specified |
| Quantity, quality, delivery, service, and geographical coverage | Not specified |
| Past performance, references, and financial documents | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a North Carolina registered Vendor in good standing with an eVP number.
- Must not be debarred, suspended, or ineligible under G.S. 143-59.1.
- Must comply with E-Verify requirements if employing more than 25 employees in North Carolina.
- Must maintain an on-time shipment rate of at least 95%.
- Must meet NC DOT requirements to be considered for contract award.
Documents to include with your response
- Completed and signed Execution Pages with the body of the IFB
- eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal) Number page
- Signed receipt pages of any addenda, if required
- Completed Attachment: Pricing Workbook
- Completed and signed Attachment: Customer Reference Form
- Completed and signed Attachment: Location of Workers Utilized by Vendor
- Completed and signed Attachment: Certification of Financial Condition
- Completed and signed Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements and OMB Standard Form LLL
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Ariba Sourcing Tool
- Instructions
- Bids must be submitted through the Content Section of the Ariba Sourcing Event. Bids submitted through the Message Board will not be accepted.
