12-001300 Emergency Training Center Boat Equipment

The North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, is requesting bids on boat equipment for the North Carolina Emergency Training Center in a spot buy solicitation, IFB 12-001300, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Bidders must be registered as vendors in good standing with the North Carolina Secretary of State through the eVP portal and comply with E-Verify requirements and fair employment standards.

The scope spans 65 line items of specialized equipment supporting swift water training for first responders, including 25 Pirate Elite Mid inflatable boats (Style 605), rapid repair technology kits, dry suits, outboard engine parts and maintenance supplies for Evinrude E-Tec and Tohatsu MFS engines, hydraulic sealants, fuel filters, spark plugs, fabric materials, repair kits, diagnostic tools, and customization labor services. Authorized resellers must provide signed manufacturer authorization statements. All bids must include three customer references documenting similar scope of work and a completed financial stability certification.

No contract value is specified. Delivery is FOB Destination to the NC Emergency Training Center in New London, North Carolina; vendors must specify delivery timelines in consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt. Pricing shall constitute the total cost to the State including all handling, transportation, and administrative fees. Import tariff surcharges, if applicable, may be requested as a separate line item subject to negotiation and mutual agreement. The State reserves the right to make separate awards to different vendors for individual line items, reject any or all bids, or cancel the solicitation. Payment will not be issued until inspection and acceptance of goods.

Written questions are due October 16, 2026, with state responses by October 21, 2026. All bids are submitted electronically through the Ariba Network eProcurement platform Sourcing Tool. Contract award date is to be determined. This is a spot buy with no renewal options.