17-RQ167855-KF - 2025 HX620 SBA truck for ncwrc - engineering division

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking bids for a 2025 HX620 SBA International Truck or equivalent vehicle for the Land and Water Division, specifically to be used for hauling heavy equipment like a D6 Bulldozer and Caterpillar 320 long reach excavator during state gamelands management operations. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with specific technical requirements including a Cummins X15 Performance Series Motor with 525HP, manual 13-speed transmission, 205" wheelbase, 14,600 lbs. front axles, and 46,000 lbs. rear axles with driver-controlled locking differentials. Bids are due on February 24th, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, with bid questions required by February 17th, 2025 and agency responses provided by February 19th, 2025. The truck must be delivered within 160 consecutive calendar days after receiving the purchase order to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission New Bern Depot. Vendors must meet comprehensive technical specifications detailed in the attached truck specifications document, which outlines precise requirements for engine, transmission, axles, electrical systems, and safety features.

The state encourages participation from small, minority, physically handicapped, and women-owned contractors, with a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms. Vendors must be registered in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) system and comply with insurance requirements for contracts valued between the small purchase threshold and $1,000,000. The contract will include the manufacturer's standard warranty with an option for extended warranty pricing. While no specific budget range is listed, the procurement is for a specialized heavy-duty truck with extensive technical requirements. Potential bidders should note that the truck must be painted Winter White and equipped with specific components like aluminum fuel tanks, Alcoa polished aluminum wheels, Continental tires, and a Jost fifth wheel air slide system. The procurement is specifically for Cumberland County and targets vendors capable of providing a high-performance vehicle for robust state gamelands management operations.