Motor Grader Cutting Edge Blades & End Bit Blades

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to obtain pricing for the purchase of motor grader cutting edge blades, blade graders, and end bit blades for use on 2024 CAT Motor Graders by the NCDOT Central Inventory office located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The intent is to award an Agency Specific Term Contract for a period of three (3) years. The IFB provides detailed specifications, quantities, delivery timelines, and bid submission guidelines. Bids are due on April 4, 2024 at 2:00pm ET, and the State will evaluate the responsive bids and award based on the lowest priced bid meeting the specified requirements. The IFB outlines pricing and delivery terms, including that pricing shall be firm for one year and that delivery shall be FOB Destination within five (5) days after receipt of purchase order.

The State encourages Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation and requires the successful vendor to designate a contract manager and customer service point of contact. The contract includes provisions for continuous improvement, invoicing, price adjustments, acceptance of work, dispute resolution, and product recalls. The State has not indicated any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor has it provided any information about award values or budget ranges.