51-IFB-2336269979-HMM SHP VIPER Shelter Equipment

North Carolina State Highway Patrol is requesting bids on VIPER Equipment Shelters and associated components under IFB 51-IFB-2336269979-HMM, with bids due October 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. This is a brand-specific solicitation with no substitutions allowed — vendors must be authorized resellers or distributors of Vertiv Liebert, Generac, and Bard manufacturers.

The scope spans five concrete equipment shelter configurations ranging from 12' × 10' to 12' × 24' with 200 or 400 amp electrical service, paired with Vertiv Liebert Uninterruptible Power Supply units, Generac diesel generators (40-kilowatt and 100-kilowatt), Bard HVAC units, and automatic transfer switch installations. Estimated quantities include 45 shelters across five configurations, 50 UPS units, 40 40-kilowatt generators, 5 100-kilowatt generators, and 5 automatic transfer switch installations. All equipment must deliver to North Carolina tower sites within 10 to 12 weeks of purchase order receipt on FOB Destination basis.

The State evaluates bids on highest percentage discount off manufacturers' published MSRP, making pricing competitiveness the primary criterion. A 12-month minimum warranty or the manufacturer's warranty, whichever is longer, is required; defective products must be replaced at no additional cost. The contract term is three years from final execution with no renewal options. Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and the eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal) and must provide customer references, financial stability certification, E-Verify employment verification compliance, lobbying activity certification, and sustainability efforts documentation. Written questions are due October 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. The State reserves the right to award to a single vendor or make separate awards and to increase or decrease quantities as needed; no maximum or minimum purchase quantities are guaranteed.