ARM1202926 Addendum #1.pdf

This addendum to a request for quotation is issued by North Carolina State University's Procurement Department for the acquisition of two 1,000-gallon stainless steel vacuum tanks intended for the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering division's laboratory Mach-7 Reflected Shock Tunnel. The tanks will be used for research purposes and must be constructed from 304 or 316 stainless steel, rated for -14 to +15 psi operation, and vertically oriented with leg support providing 12-18 inches of ground clearance. Required specifications include specific port and flange configurations, compliance with ASME pressure vessel requirements and OSHA standards, and mandatory drawing approval from the principal investigator prior to fabrication. The original quotation due date has been extended to October 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Supplier questions were due September 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST, and Addendum #2, containing responses to submitted questions, was scheduled for release on September 30, 2026. Suppliers are responsible for monitoring the Bonfire/Euna portal for addendum releases and will receive automated email notifications.

Pricing must include all freight, delivery, and special handling charges, with payment terms established at Net 30 days after receipt of a correct invoice or acceptance of goods. North Carolina State University is exempt from sales and use taxes. A price-matching preference under Executive Order #50 applies to qualified North Carolina resident bidders whose price is within five percent or $10,000 of the lowest nonresident bid. Quotations must be submitted as PDFs through the Bonfire Public Portal and must include manufacturer data sheets, cut sheets, brochures, or other descriptive literature; submissions without such documentation will be rejected. Delivery is required to 3210 Ligon Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607. The University reserves the right to reject any and all bids, make partial or multiple awards, and reserves inspection rights at the bidder's site.