NCDOT-54-CB-4260007 Addendum 5.pdf

This is a mandatory solicitation addendum issued by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for IFB 54-CB-4260007, an Agency Specific Term Contract for newly manufactured Light Transit Vehicles (LTVs), Raised Roof Vans, optional All-Electric LTVs, and optional Low-Floor Vehicles. Addendum 5 requires bidders to acknowledge receipt and understanding of Addendum 4 by selecting one of three options: submission of an updated response addressing changes from Addendum 4, confirmation that a prior response requires no changes due to Addendum 4, or inclusion of all changes in a new response. The solicitation opening is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, with the addendum issued on August 7, 2026. Bidders must return the executed addendum prior to the solicitation opening time. 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.

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. Vendors 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. Vendors must register as North Carolina vendors in good standing prior to contract award and submit bids electronically via the eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal). Based on historical usage, the State estimates annual spending at approximately $49.04 million, though the State is not obligated to purchase more than its normal requirements. 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.