Transit Buses (Formal)

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Apr 29, 2026
Due:	Jun 23, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
Solicitation No:	274-2026-21-JEJ
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Invitation to Bid (ITB)

#274-2026-21-JEJ

TRANSIT BUSES

Notice is hereby given that the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking sealed bids and, subject

to the terms and conditions herein, will be received by the City of Raleigh at the Office of the

Procurement Division, Room 503. The sealed bids for Transit Buses will be publicly opened as described

herein.

BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNITL 2:00 PM (EDT), TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026

Bids should be addressed to:

City of Raleigh – Procurement Division

Attn: Eric Johnson - Procurement Analyst

Eric.Johnson@raleighnc.gov

Hand-Deliver to: 222 W. Hargett Street, 5th Floor, Ste. 502, Raleigh, NC 27601

Mail to: PO Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602

PUBLIC BID OPENING WILL BE HELD AT THE RALEIGH MUNICIPAL

BUILDING, 222 W. Hargett Street., RM 503, Raleigh, North Carolina, at 2:00PM EST

ON TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026.

The responsibility for submitting a response to this ITB at the City of Raleigh, Procurement

Division on or before the stipulated time and date will be solely and strictly the

responsibility of the bidder.

Any proposals received after stipulated time and date will not be accepted, nor opened, and

will be returned. The time stamp located in the Procurement Division shall be the official

time of receipt.

BID NO: 274-2026-21-JEJ

TRANSIT BUSES

BID RESPONSE FORM

Bid No.: 274-2026-21-JEJ

Bid Title: TRANSIT BUSES

Pursuant to General Statutes of North Carolina, Section 143-129, as amended, sealed bids are invited and, subject to the

conditions herein, will be received by the City of Raleigh Procurement Division. The sealed bids will be publicly opened

for furnishing the apparatus, supplies, materials equipment and/or repair work and services as described herein.

In compliance with this Invitation for Bids, and subject to all the conditions thereof, the undersigned Supplier offers and agrees, if this

bid be accepted, to furnish and deliver any or all items upon which prices are bid, at the prices set opposite each item within the time

specified herein. By executing this bid, the undersigned Supplier certifies that this bid is submitted competitively and without collusion.

Furthermore, by executing this bid, the undersigned certifies to the best of Supplier’s knowledge and belief, that it and its principals

are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions

by any Federal or State department or agency.

Failure to execute/sign bid prior to submittal shall render the bid invalid, and it WILL BE DEEMED NON-

RESPONSIVE and WILL BE REJECTED. Late bids cannot be accepted.

SUPPLIER NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY & STATE:

STATE: ZIP CODE:

PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF SUPPLIER:

SUPPLIER’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

DATE:

CONTACT NAME (if different from above):

EMAIL ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

OFFER VALID FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF BID OPENING

BID NO: 274-2026-21-JEJ

TRANSIT BUSES

CITY OF RALEIGH

NON-DISCRIMINATION ASSURANCES

To the extent permitted by North Carolina law, the parties hereto for themselves, their agents, officials,

employees and servants agree not to discriminate in any manner on the basis of race, color, creed, national

origin, sex, age, handicap, or sexual orientation with reference to the subject matter of this Contract. The

parties further agree, to the extent permitted by law, to conform with the provisions and intent of City of

Raleigh Ordinance 1969-889, as amended. This provision is hereby incorporated into this Contract for the

benefit of the City of Raleigh and its residents, and may be enforced by action for specific performance,

injunctive relief, or other remedy as provided by law. This provision shall be binding on the successors and

assigns of the parties with reference to the subject matter of this Contract.

SIGNATURE: _____________________________________

(President/Authorized Officer)

TITLE:

DATE:

BID NO: 274-2026-21-JEJ

TRANSIT BUSES

CITY OF RALEIGH

BID 274-2026-21-JEJ

TRANSIT BUSES

PRE-BID MEETING

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026, 10:00 AM

CITY OF RALEIGH

222 W. HARGETT ST., CONFERENCE ROOM 503

RALEIGH NC 27601

A pre-bid meeting will be held at the time and place as stated above to discuss the specifications for the purchase

of the above-listed equipment. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory for submitting a bid proposal;

however, all interested parties should make every attempt to have a representative present.

Questions or information needed for clarification may be emailed prior to the pre-bid meeting to the City of

Raleigh Bid Agent at Eric.Johnson@raleighnc.gov or presented in writing at the pre-bid meeting. All items of

concern will be discussed at the pre-bid meeting. Any changes to the specifications will be made in the form of

an addendum and sent to all potential bidders.

BID NO: 274-2026-21-JEJ

GROUP

EST

QTY

UOM

City of Raleigh

Transit Buses

BID No: 274-2026-21-JEJ

BID FORM

DESCRIPTION

UNIT PRICE

TRANSIT BUSES

EXTENDED PRICE

1.1 8

1.2 30

1.3 15

Each

35’ Heavy Duty, Low-floor, CNG Propulsion

System Bus

Per the following requirements and

specifications

Each

40’ Heavy Duty, Low-floor, CNG Propulsion

System Bus

Per the following requirements and

specifications

Each

60’ Heavy Duty, Low-floor, CNG Propulsion

System Bus w/5 doors

Per the following requirements and

specifications

$_____________ $___________________

TOTAL EXTENDED PRICE FOR ALL ITEMS

FOB DESTINATION, RALEIGH, NC

NOTICE TOBIDDERS: Do not include taxesin your bid pricing. Any and all t ax imposed upon any article on which you

are bidding are only to be shown as separate line items on invoices, and in no case are taxes to be included with your bid

price. Failure to comply with theseconditions willbe considered grounds for rejection.

COMPANY:

DATE:

EMAIL AND FAX COPIES OF BIDS ARE NOT

ACCEPTABLE

POSITIVELY NO BIDS CONSIDERED UNLESS SUBMITTED ON THIS

FORM

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

TITLE:

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Solicitation Number:	274-2026-21-JEJ
Project Title:	Transit Buses (Formal)
Description:	Transit Buses
Opening Date:	6/23/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	4/30/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CITY OF RALEIGH


Solicitation Number * 274-2026-21-JEJ	Department CITY OF RALEIGH	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-06-23T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-04-29T16:14:33.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Vehicle safety and security systems and components
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Bid Agent: Eric Johnson	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Eric Johnson
Description Transit Buses
Description Transit Buses