50-2425009 Auto Service, Collision Repair and Refinishing Equipment, Supplies & Consumables Additional Manufacturers Sourcing Event

The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) is seeking bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process to award an Agency Specific Term Contract(s) for vendors to furnish and deliver new, unused, and currently produced Auto Service, Collision Repair, and Refinishing Equipment, Supplies, and Consumables on an as-needed basis to the 58 community colleges within the state. The IFB covers two main categories of products: Category A - Auto Service Equipment, Supplies, and Consumables, and Category B - Collision Repair and Refinishing Equipment, Supplies, and Consumables. Vendors must be authorized resellers of the proposed manufacturer products and provide references for the specific equipment models offered. The State will evaluate bids based on criteria such as product breadth, discount levels, delivery, service, and geographical coverage. The bid opening date has been extended to October 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST.

The IFB does not provide specifics on pricing terms, set-asides, or funding requirements and sources. However, it does mention the current incumbent vendors as Keystone Automotive Industries and O'Reilly Auto Parts. The solicitation does not involve vehicle fleets, but rather the provision of equipment, supplies, and consumables for the courses provided at the participating community colleges, including those in Alamance County, North Carolina. The contract term is from the date of award through June 9, 2027, and the State reserves the right to make partial awards to multiple vendors to obtain the most comprehensive product offering at the highest discounts.