Description
The State of North Carolina is seeking qualified vendors to establish a Statewide Term Contract to furnish and deliver Interior, Exterior, Epoxy Paint and Supplies throughout the state on an "as needed" basis. The contract will have an initial term of five years, with the option to extend. The estimated spend for the term of the contract is $28 million. Vendors must submit their bids through the Ariba Sourcing Tool, and the bid must include a cover letter, title page, completed and signed execution pages, and other required attachments. The State will evaluate bids based on the highest percentage discount offered off the Manufacturer Standard Retail Price (MSRP) list, quantity, quality, delivery, service, and geographical coverage.
Some key requirements for this contract include:
• Providing a punch-out catalog solution within 30 days of notice of award
• Delivering goods and services in accordance with the contract requirements and recognized industry practices
• Providing sales management reports to the contract manager on a quarterly basis
• Maintaining the accuracy of the catalog throughout the duration of the contract
• Including detailed product line-item descriptions and pictures in the catalog when possible
• Making access to the punch-out catalog available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week