Description
The State of North Carolina’s Division of Purchase & Contract is issuing a Statewide Term Contract (STC 4219A) for the procurement, delivery, and support of a broad range of durable medical equipment (DME) to be used by state agencies, higher‑education institutions, and eligible entities on an “as‑needed” basis. The contract will be awarded to qualified vendors who can provide new, commercially‑available DME across multiple categories (wheelchairs, stair lifts, bathroom chairs, mobility aids, scooters, beds, patient lifts, safety accessories, door openers, and other related products). The award will be for an initial five‑year term with an estimated total spend of $1 million (≈$200 k per year). Vendors must be registered in North Carolina’s e‑Vendor Portal, submit pricing through the Ariba Sourcing Tool, and agree to sustainability, warranty, and catalog requirements.
• Contract term: 5 years, effective upon award execution.
• Estimated spend: $1 M over the contract (≈$200 k/year).
• Scope: Categories A‑J of DME (wheelchairs, lifts, chairs, scooters, beds, etc.) including accessories and optional bariatric variants.
• Delivery: “As needed” ordering via an online punch‑out catalog; vendor must provide catalog within 30 days of award and maintain it for the contract duration.
• Sustainability: Preference for recycled, energy‑efficient, low‑packaging, long‑life products.
• Mandatory vendor qualifications: NC registration, compliance with E‑Verify, certifications, insurance, and warranty provisions.
• Pre‑bid conference (non‑mandatory) on Sep 14, 2026; questions due Sep 16, 2026.
• Bid submission deadline: Oct 5, 2026, 2 PM ET (sealed bid via Ariba).
• Award anticipated: Oct 30, 2026.
• Ongoing reporting: Quarterly spend reports, semi‑annual business review meetings, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.