54-CB-4260007 LTV Rolling Stock

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking bids for the provision of newly manufactured, unused, and in current production commercial and institutional quality Light Transit Vehicles (LTVs), Raised Roof Vans, optional All-Electric Light Transit Vehicles, and optional Low-Floor Vehicles. The vehicles will be provided on an "As Needed" basis to grant recipients of the North Carolina Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division (IMD). The equipment specified will primarily be used to accommodate public transportation needs for various transit authorities throughout the state of North Carolina. Key features and requirements include compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Buy America Act requirements, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. • The contract term is for 5 years with no renewal option. • The State reserves the right to extend the contract term after the last active term. • Bids shall be submitted electronically via the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). • Failure to submit a bid in strict accordance with the instructions may result in the rejection of the bid. • The State may exercise its discretion to consider Vendor proposed modifications. • The contract will include provisions for pricing, product identification, transportation, pre-delivery servicing, vehicle testing, inspection, and installation, among others.