40-00000-24-00093_40-00000-24-00093 Safety Boots and Slip-Resistant Footwear ITB FINAL.pdf.PDF

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Department of Administration for the State of North Carolina for the procurement of safety boots and slip-resistant footwear. The ITB is open to registered vendors to provide these products for various state and local government agencies and public authorities within North Carolina. The ITB outlines the detailed specifications for the required footwear, including size ranges, tread patterns, and certifications. The ITB states that the contract will be awarded to a single vendor for an initial term of two years, with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. Bids are due by February 15, 2024, and the contract is expected to be awarded by March 15, 2024.

The ITB specifies that pricing must be provided on a per-unit basis, with no minimum order quantities. No set-asides or preferences are noted. The current incumbent vendor is not identified. The ITB indicates that the contract will be funded through appropriated state and local government budgets, but does not provide specific funding amounts or sources. Interested bidders are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference on January 15, 2024, and are encouraged to conduct site visits to assess product requirements.