Upper coastal research station-spring planting equipment

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is seeking bids for the procurement of spring planting equipment for the Upper Coastal Research Station. The requested equipment includes a Case IH 335VT Vertical Till and a Case IH 1215 Custom 4-row 36" Planter. The research station requires this equipment to prepare and develop plots and fields for spring planting as indicated by research protocols. Bids are due by April 2, 2024 at 2:00pm ET, and the contract term will begin upon completion and acceptance of all requirements within the scope of work. Vendors must provide pricing for the requested equipment, including any applicable delivery charges.

The contract has a 10% HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation goal. The State will award the contract to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price that meets the stated specifications. The intent is to award a single contract, but the State reserves the right to make separate awards or to not award one or more line items. The contract value or budget range is not specified in the provided information.