Bus Wet-Hose Fueling

NC State University's Procurement & Business Services is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) #63-DMP1156226 for Bus Wet-Hose Fueling blanket order services to support the Transportation Department's operational needs. The procurement seeks qualified suppliers capable of providing wet-hose fueling services for buses on a blanket order basis, with bidders required to submit three references demonstrating similar work completed within the past three years. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted on a competitive basis, with award decisions considering price, quality, reputation, performance capabilities, conformity with specifications, suitability for intended use, and delivery terms. Pricing must be submitted as a separate line item with applicable North Carolina sales tax invoiced separately, and the University will apply its federal exemption status (Registry No. 56-70-0047K) to exclude federal excise and transportation taxes. The critical deadlines for this procurement are questions due by March 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM and final quotes due March 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM, with all submissions required electronically through the Bonfire Public Portal at https://ncsu.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/224462. The contract period shall remain valid for 45 days from the date of bid opening unless otherwise indicated, with payment terms established at Net 30 days after receipt of correct invoice or acceptance of goods.

All successful bidders must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000.00, worker's compensation insurance with $500,000.00 employer's liability coverage, and automobile liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 for both bodily injury and property damage. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organizational categories, nor are incumbent vendors or current contractors identified in the available documentation. No explicit award value or budget range has been disclosed in the RFQ materials. NC State University reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make partial, progressive, or multiple awards if deemed advantageous to the institution, with price changes subject to the University's review and approval procedures following award.