2027 TIMPTE BLACK-ELECTRIC HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILER

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a qualified vendor to supply one 2027 Timpte Black‑Electric Tarp Hopper Bottom Trailer for use at the Oxford Tobacco Station research facility. The trailer will be used in harvesting feed‑stock crops and must meet detailed specifications (40‑ft length, 96‑in width, air‑ride suspension, electric flip‑roll tarp, tandem axle, etc.). The contract will be awarded on a lowest‑price‑technically‑acceptable basis, with delivery FOB destination to the Oxford site. Vendors must be registered in the state’s e‑Vendor Portal, provide manufacturer authorization, and include a full warranty of at least 12 months. Questions are due 14 Sept 2026; bids must be submitted by 18 Sept 2026 (bid opening). • Item: One Black‑Electric Tarp Hopper Bottom Trailer, model 2027 Timpte • Required specs: 40 ft L × 96 in W × 66 in H, 8,954 lb, air‑ride, electric tarp, tandem axle, 22.5‑in wheels • Delivery: FOB destination to 300 Providence Rd, Oxford, NC 27565 • Warranty: Minimum 12 months, manufacturer’s standard coverage • Vendor requirements: NC‑registered vendor, authorized reseller, provide pricing sheet, comply with sustainability and E‑Verify rules • Deadline: Questions by 14 Sept 2026; Bid submission by 18 Sept 2026 (2 pm ET) • Evaluation: Lowest responsive price that meets specs; possible price‑match for NC‑based vendors.