SH-02262024-A

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 54-SH-02262024-A for Diversified Products Manufacturing Winch-Mount Push Bumpers, specifically targeting the Incident Management Assistance Program (IMAP). The procurement seeks to acquire 150 push bumpers for Ford F-450/550 Super Duty Trucks and 15 push bumpers for Ford F-350 4X4 Super Duty Trucks, designed to assist in clearing highway incidents. The solicitation, posted on March 19, 2025, requires bids to be submitted by April 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with the intent to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract. Vendors must provide detailed pricing on Attachment A: Pricing Form and meet strict technical specifications, including a grill guard, Hawse Fairlead, heavy-duty mounting brackets, rubber face plate, and tow hook access openings. The contract will have an initial three-year term from the date of final execution, with potential for extension, and will require vendors to provide comprehensive warranty information and potentially demonstrate the equipment.

The procurement emphasizes participation in the state's Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, which aims to encourage involvement of small, minority, and women-owned businesses with a 10% diverse firm participation goal. Bidders must be prepared to integrate with a specific WARN winch model (#103255 with synthetic rope) and demonstrate compliance with brand-specific procurement requirements. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process open to manufacturers and suppliers specializing in emergency vehicle equipment. The potential award value appears significant, given the procurement of 165 specialized push bumpers across two truck models, indicating a substantial investment in incident management infrastructure. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet precise technical specifications, pricing competitiveness, and alignment with the HUB program goals.