30-25230-EIPD High Tech Vehicle Modifications - 2023 Jeep Renegade

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities, is seeking bids for high-tech vehicle modifications to a 2023 Jeep Renegade through Invitation for Bid #30-25230-EIPD. The procurement involves comprehensive adaptive equipment installation, including a Paravan Space Drive II rotational steering device, secondary controls, driver's training brake, and specialized mirrors to enable vehicle operation by an individual with disabilities. Vendor requirements include certification under the NCDVRS Vehicle Modification Program, maintaining NMEDA QAP and Paravan certifications, and providing transportation of the vehicle between the client's home in Monroe, NC and the vendor's facility. The bid opening is scheduled for February 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with vendor questions due by February 18, 2025. The modification process includes two mandatory fittings: a mid-fitting estimated at 6 hours and a final fitting estimated at 4 hours, both requiring attendance by an Engineer, Evaluator, and Client.

The contract requires vendors to provide detailed pricing for parts and labor, including transportation, fittings, driver's training brake, secondary controls, mirrors, and high-tech electronic steering controls, with all modifications mandated to meet federal safety standards. Vendor insurance requirements include product/completed operations liability insurance of at least $1 million. The selected vendor must provide warranty service within 85 miles of the client's location for one year. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, the specialized nature of the modifications suggests a need for highly qualified and certified vendors with expertise in adaptive vehicle technologies. The procurement appears focused on enabling independent mobility for individuals with disabilities, with a precise focus on technical capability and comprehensive service delivery. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation, indicating that pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process.