Vehicle Lifts & Garage Associated Equipment

The State of North Carolina, through its Division of Purchase & Contract and NASPO ValuePoint, is issuing an informal Request for Information (RFI) to gather market data on vehicle lifts and associated garage equipment. The RFI seeks input on manufacturer/distributor qualifications, warranty expectations, ANSI/ALI standards, Buy America considerations, supply‑chain constraints, pricing structures, electric‑vehicle lift requirements, freight terms, and sustainability initiatives. Responses will inform future competitive solicitations but will not be evaluated for award. • Target respondents: manufacturers or authorized distributors of vehicle lifts (ALI‑certified) • Required information: company details, warranty policy, applicable standards, supply‑chain impacts, tariff effects, AI/IT usage, Buy America compliance, pricing methodology, freight preferences, green initiatives • Deadline for response: November 6 2026 (submission by email to Tia Corbett) • No cost reimbursement; responses may become part of public record • Purpose: industry research to shape a future RFP for vehicle lifts and garage equipment procurement