50-2425014-EMS, Fire and Rescue Equipment and Supplies Additional ManufacturersSourcing Event

The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for EMS, Fire, and Rescue Equipment and Supplies from additional manufacturers, seeking to co-term with an existing Agency Specific Term Contract (50-2324009). The procurement is designed to furnish, deliver, and install new, unused, and current production equipment and supplies for 58 community colleges across North Carolina. The solicitation is divided into three distinct categories: Category A (EMS Equipment & Supplies), Category B (Fire Equipment & Supplies), and Category C (Rescue Extraction Equipment). Vendors are required to offer discounts off the Manufacturer's Standard Retail Price (MSRP) for each product category, with the state encouraging additional financial incentives like volume discounts or tier pricing. The bid is scheduled to be opened on May 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with a proposed contract term from the date of award through September 13, 2027. Evaluation criteria include the percentage of discount offered, product comprehensiveness, and compliance with state requirements. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, warranty information, and references, and be registered in the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP).

The solicitation is open to manufacturers not previously included in the current contract, with a list of preferred brands provided for each category. The state reserves the right to make partial awards to multiple vendors within a category to obtain the most comprehensive product offering at the highest percentage discount. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, vendors must comply with various state requirements and regulations. The procurement does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but the scope suggests a significant investment in equipment and supplies across multiple community colleges. There are no noted restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, though vendors must meet the state's registration and compliance standards. The solicitation aims to expand the existing contract's manufacturer base, potentially allowing for more competitive pricing and a broader range of equipment options for North Carolina's community college system.