Factories Government Bids & RFPs

The bid proposal form must be received by May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

The city shall make payment in the amount required by this contract after seller's satisfactory completion of performance, in accordance with the billing and payment clauses.

Seller warrants that all products furnished under this contract will not infringe any patent, trademark, or other rights of any other person, firm, or corporation, and will conform to applicable NC and federal statutes and regulations.

Award of this bid shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder.

The manufacturer must have a minimum of five years documented experience producing similar switchboard assemblies.

Collusive bidding is a violation of state and federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

A pre-bid meeting will be held via Teams on April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

A protesting bidder must file its protest promptly or lose the right to protest, with the formal protest procedure applying under specific conditions.

The requested delivery for all items is on March 30, 2026, with shipment to UI Main Campus Monson Barn.

The bid waiver is based on the vendor being the sole provider capable of meeting the university's operational and technical requirements.

The qualification for challenging this bid waiver requires providing a concise justification, including how your product/service meets or exceeds the requirements and why a competitive process should be considered.

The notice does not mention the submission of samples.

All challenges must be filed within five business days of the publication of this event.

The anticipated contract period is a projected award by June 1, 2025, with completion 180 days after award.

The bid notice states that overhauled engines shall include at least a 2-year up to 100,000-mile parts and labor warranty. The warranty must include full coverage of parts and labor for defects in materials or workmanship and prompt replacement/repair of any major issues. The contractor is required to provide thorough documentation detailing both standard and additional warranties. Pass-through of any longer OEM warranties is mandatory at no added cost to the government. Extended warranty options may be proposed as add-ons.

The bid notice states that the contractor must be a Gillig authorized service partner or factory-certified technician at the time of award and for the duration of the contract. Personnel qualifications include being knowledgeable of Gillig repair procedures and being certified or authorized through Gillig.