Remlinger 2300 Grain Drill

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is requesting bids on four Remlinger 2300 7' Pull Type Seed Drills with Large and Small Seed Boxes under IFB 54-SM-PR26345, with bids due June 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST via the North Carolina eVP portal.

The equipment supports NCDOT's wildflower beautification program and other seeding operations across four divisions. Each drill must be the specified model (RMRW071275NT213-SS) with 7-foot working width, 12 row openers at 7.5-inch spacing, and dual hydraulic outlets. Vendors must be authorized resellers of the manufacturer and provide signed manufacturer authorization within five calendar days of award request. Equipment must be fully assembled, ready-to-use, and delivered within sixty consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt to one of four NCDOT division locations: Shelby, Fayetteville, Graham, or Sylva, North Carolina, with 24-hour notice required for delivery scheduling.

NCDOT intends to award an Agency Specific Contract (ASC) to a single vendor for all line items, though the state reserves the right to make separate awards or reject all bids if deemed in the state's best interest. Award will be based on the responsive bid offering the lowest price meeting all specifications, with consideration given to past performance, references, and financial stability documentation. Bids must include completed certifications of financial condition, HUB supplemental vendor information, worker location information, and manufacturer warranty documentation.

FOB Destination pricing must incorporate all shipping, delivery, handling, and administrative fees. Invoices may not be paid until goods have been inspected and accepted by the state. The vendor shall designate a contract manager as the state's point of contact. Written questions were due June 12, 2026; state responses were provided June 16, 2026. Public bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams conference call.