Hawk Wheels Rental Bicycle Fleet Replenishment

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) is soliciting bids for the Hawk Wheels Rental Bicycle Fleet Replenishment program through Invitation for Bid #72-BAMR26028. The procurement seeks 120 cruiser-style bicycles (specifically Sun Type R, Jamis Taxi, or equivalent), 70 bottles of 8oz Slime Tire Sealant, and 120 front-mounted baskets to support the university's sustainable transportation initiative. The bicycles must feature 19-inch aluminum step-thru frames, rear coaster brakes, 26-inch wheels, thorn-resistant tubes, and chain guards in gloss black or neutral finish, to be delivered unassembled and bulk-packed. Written bid questions are due by 12:00 PM ET on December 19, 2025, with state responses provided by 5:00 PM ET on December 22, 2025. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 PM ET on January 14, 2026, with contract award anticipated by January 16, 2026, and delivery required on or before May 15, 2026. The evaluation will consider bid completeness, content, cost, vendor responsibility, past performance, references, and financial documentation, with emphasis on the lowest responsive bid meeting specifications under North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 143-52.

Vendors must be registered in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and meet financial stability requirements. The contract includes firm fixed pricing for one year with no price increases permitted during this period. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must complete required attachments including pricing forms, customer references, HUB supplemental information, location of workers, and financial certification. The state reserves the right to award to a single vendor or make separate awards to different vendors for individual line items, reject all bids, or cancel the solicitation entirely. Executive Order #50 price-matching provisions will apply if the selected vendor is a non-resident of North Carolina. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant investment in bicycle fleet replacement to support UNCW's sustainable transportation goals. Vendors will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in supplying bicycle fleets with specific technical requirements and provide necessary documentation to be considered for the contract.