ADDENDUM 1 - SCHEDULE CHANGES.pdf

This is a Solicitation Addendum 1 issued by the North Carolina Department of Administration, Facility Management Division, for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #13-DOA2355908792 regarding the procurement of waste and cardboard compactors for the DHHS Building in Raleigh, NC. The addendum announces schedule changes to the original solicitation timeline. The bid opening date has been extended to Friday, September 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, and the Question and Answer Addendum posting has been delayed to Thursday, September 17, 2026, to allow additional time for information collection. The project scope includes procurement of two compactor units: one waste compactor and one cardboard compactor, specifically Marathon RJ-250SC 34 ground-fed compactors with 41" x 58" feed openings. Delivery must be completed within thirty consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt under FOB Destination terms. Contract award is anticipated by September 30, 2026, with the contract term extending from final execution through the warranty period, not to exceed three years.

Bidders must submit separate line item pricing for each compactor unit, installation services, and any applicable tariff surcharges. Vendors are required to hold North Carolina business registration in good standing, comply with E-Verify requirements, provide three customer references for the exact model offered, and complete financial stability certification. A minimum twelve-month warranty or manufacturer's warranty, whichever is longer, is required, covering defective parts replacement, labor, freight, and technician travel at no additional cost. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bid meeting all specifications. The State reserves the right to make separate awards to different vendors, reject any bids, or cancel the IFB entirely. The purchasing agent is Meredith Swartz.