Description
The State of North Carolina’s Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities is seeking a qualified vendor to provide “For‑Hire, Exclusive Ride” transportation services on an as‑needed basis for the Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (WBJ ADATC) in Greenville, NC. The contract is a one‑year initial term (with up to two optional one‑year renewals) and covers in‑town, in‑county, out‑of‑county, holiday, and after‑hour trips. Vendors must submit sealed bids through the NC e‑Procurement Sourcing Tool, meet a validity period of at least 120 days, and comply with state certification, insurance, and E‑Verify requirements. Performance will be measured by mileage reporting, quarterly business reviews, and adherence to client‑service standards.
• Scope: Provide exclusive ride transportation for patients and staff of WBJ ADATC, covering all required geographic zones.
• Contract term: 1 year (effective 4/18/2027 or later) with up to two 1‑year extensions.
• Estimated annual mileage: ~181,600 miles (breakdown: 700 in‑town, 5,000 in‑county, 175,000 out‑of‑county, 300 holiday, 600 after‑hour).
• Pricing: Vendor submits unit price per mile for each zone; payment based on actual miles driven.
• Submission: Bids due by 2:00 PM ET on 12/17/2026 via the NC e‑Procurement portal; pre‑bid conference on 11/05/2026 (non‑mandatory).
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive price that meets specifications, with consideration of past performance and financial stability.
• Reporting: Monthly invoicing, quarterly performance reports, and mandatory quarterly meetings with the Contract Manager.