54-CB-4260007 Addendum 1.pdf

This is a Non-Mandatory Addendum 1 issued by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for solicitation 54-CB-4260007, which establishes an agency-specific term contract for newly manufactured Light Transit Vehicles (LTVs), Raised Roof Vans, optional All-Electric LTVs, and optional Low-Floor Vehicles. The addendum updates the IFB schedule with the following revised dates: the solicitation was issued July 6, 2026; vendors must submit written questions by July 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET; the State will provide responses to questions by July 27, 2026; and vendors must submit bids by August 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. A public bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams conference call on August 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, with attendees able to join through the provided meeting link, dial-in number, or video conferencing device. The contract term is five years from the effective date of execution with no renewal options, though the State reserves the right to extend the contract term after the last active term. The Procurement Specialist is Charmane Bess.

Based on historical usage, the State estimates annual spending through previous contracts at approximately $49.04 million, though the State is not obligated to purchase more than its normal requirements and will only be responsible for items requested and received. All bid prices must be all-inclusive, covering shipping, delivery, handling, assembly, and setup at designated locations throughout North Carolina within 150 consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt. Vehicles must comply with Buy America Rolling Stock Requirements, FTA Bus Testing Requirements, E-Verify statutes, and FMVSS standards. Manufacturers must provide three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper chassis warranties, five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranties, and five-year corrosion warranties, with spare parts availability guaranteed for seven years post-acceptance. Price adjustments are tied to the U.S. Department of Labor's Producer Price Index with a maximum escalation rate of 4% per year and may include adjustments for tariffs and customs duties. Vendors must register as North Carolina vendors in good standing prior to contract award and submit bids electronically via the eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal).