Ford Motorcraft OEM Parts

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is requesting bids on Genuine Ford/Motorcraft OEM parts under IFB 51-IFB-2271219295-HMM, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and written questions due July 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. This is a brand-name-only procurement with no substitutions permitted; bidders must be authorized by Ford/Motorcraft to distribute or resell the products and must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State and maintain vendor status in good standing.

Parts will be furnished and delivered on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantities. Delivery to the NC State Highway Patrol facility in Raleigh must occur FOB Destination within 24 hours of purchase order receipt. The contract term is one year from the effective date, with the State retaining the option to renew on the same terms and conditions for up to two additional one-year terms, with written notice of renewal intent required no later than 30 days before the end of each term.

Pricing shall be submitted as a percentage discount off the manufacturer's Recommended Retail Price list provided in Attachment A, with all transportation and delivery costs included in the bid price. Vendor pricing is firm for six months from the contract effective date; any subsequent price increases require written justification and mutual agreement.

Required bid submissions include completed execution pages, pricing forms, a minimum of three customer references, location of workers information, financial stability certification, HUB participation documentation, and federal lobbying certifications. Questions are submitted through the Ariba Sourcing Tool message board. No site visits or formal bidders' conference has been scheduled. The State reserves the right to award to a single vendor or make separate awards to multiple vendors and may negotiate with vendors or request Best and Final Offers based on discussions.