Refrigerated trailers

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Distribution, is requesting bids on eight refrigerated trailers for USDA food storage under IFB #10-IFB-2231573046-PLK, with bids due July 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET through the Ariba Sourcing Tool.

The scope consists of one 40-foot refrigerated trailer without a liftgate, three 40-foot refrigerated trailers with liftgates, one 48-foot refrigerated trailer with a liftgate, and three 48-foot refrigerated trailers without liftgates. All trailers must meet 55,000 pounds evenly distributed payload capacity and 65,000 pounds GVWR, with comprehensive specifications for subframes, suspension systems, insulation, doors, refrigeration units, and liftgates where applicable. Vendors must be authorized resellers or manufacturers of the equipment and must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State prior to contract award.

A 10 percent Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) utilization goal applies to subcontractors. Vendors must demonstrate sustainability efforts and environmental attributes of products offered. A minimum 12-month warranty from the date equipment is placed into operation is required, with manufacturer's standard warranty terms serving as the baseline.

Bid pricing must include the total cost to the State for delivery fully assembled and ready for use, including all shipping, delivery, handling, and associated fees on a Free-On-Board Destination basis. The State reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor for all line items or to make separate awards to different vendors. Evaluation will be based on lowest price meeting specifications and required verifications including past performance and financial stability. Delivery must be completed by September 20, 2026, to the Food Distribution facility in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Written questions are due June 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET, with responses provided June 25, 2026. Bid validity is 90 days from the opening date. All bids must include completed pricing forms, financial certification, customer references, insurance requirements documentation, and descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with specifications.