Crane Elevator Inspection, Full Load Drop Test, Maintenance Services

The North Carolina State Port Authority is requesting bids for quarterly OSHA inspections, maintenance services, and annual full load drop testing of seven Alimak brand crane elevators at the port in Wilmington, with bids due June 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. A HUB participation goal of 10 percent utilization of diverse firms applies.

The scope covers quarterly OSHA inspections and routine maintenance on seven specified Alimak crane elevators, annual full load drop testing, emergency call-out services, and parts delivery. Bidders must propose unit prices for quarterly inspections per crane, hourly routine maintenance rates, hourly emergency call-out rates, parts and service delivery response time (in hours), emergency response time (in hours), and annual full load drop testing. Parts delivery and emergency call-out response times shall not exceed two working days.

Vendors must meet financial stability requirements through certification, provide at least three customer references for similar services, comply with criminal background check requirements for all personnel at vendor expense, obtain TWIC credentials within 45 days of contract award, and maintain general liability and other insurance coverage as specified in the General Terms and Conditions. All personnel must provide a minimum of 24-hour notice prior to arriving to perform inspections or maintenance services. Vendors must register with the North Carolina Secretary of State prior to contract award.

The contract carries an initial one-year term with State options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms, with written notice of renewal intent required at least 30 days before the end of each term. Invoices will not be paid until inspections have been completed and work accepted by the State. Bidders must submit pricing forms, HUB supplemental information, customer reference forms, financial certification, worker location documentation, and all other required attachments with their bid response. Questions were due May 11, 2026, with State responses provided by May 13, 2026.