Vehicle Parts

INVITION FOR BIDS (IFB) No. 1012-26-086
FOR
VEHICLE PARTS
Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority dba GoTriangle (GoTriangle), as
authorized under the N.C.G.S. 160A-610, is seeking to establish a contract for the above-
referenced goods or services.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) document is available for download on the State of North
Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), and GoTriangle's procurement website:
https://gotriangle.org/procurement
Publish Date: April 23, 2026
Pre-Bid Conference: There will be no pre-bid conference for this solicitation.
Submission Date & Time: May 4, 2026 by 2:00 pm local NC time
Submission Location: Sealed bid envelope shall be delivered to:
GoTriangle
Attn: Steven Jones, Procurement Officer
4600 Emperor Blvd, Suite 100
Durham, NC 27703
Bid No. 1012-26-086 shall be clearly written on the outside of the
envelope.
Instructions for preparing and submitting a bid are set forth in this document. To
be deemed responsive and responsible, bidders must submit all items
specified in Section 5, Bid Package, of the Instructions to Bidders.
All Inquiries regarding this solicitation shall be submitted to:
Steven Jones, Procurement Officer
Email: sjones@gotriangle.org Tel. 919-314-8746
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
GOTRIANGLE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS.

Table of Contents
Scope of Servce ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1. Background .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Scope Of Services ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
3. General Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 6
4. Specific Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Terms and Conditions ................................................................................................................................................ 7
1. Services ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2. Contract Term ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
3. Invoicing and Compensation ...................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Changes in the Services ............................................................................................................................................. 8
5. Services on GoTriangle's Premises ........................................................................................................................... 8
6. Conflict of Interest ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
7. Termination .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
8. Availability of Funds .................................................................................................................................................. 10
9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless ........................................................................................................................ 10
10. Dispute Resolution.................................................................................................................................................... 11
11. Choice of Law / Forum ............................................................................................................................................. 12
12. Insurance ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
13. Independent Contractor ........................................................................................................................................... 12
14. Accuracy of Financial Statements ........................................................................................................................... 13
15. Non-Discrimination .................................................................................................................................................. 13
16. Covenant Against Contingent Fees ......................................................................................................................... 13
17. Delegation and Assignment ..................................................................................................................................... 13
18. Nonwaiver .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
19. Merger ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
20. Contractor's Personnel ............................................................................................................................................ 14
21. Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................................................................................ 14
22. Notices ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
23. Reference .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
24. No Third-Party Rights ................................................................................................................................................ 15
25. Severability ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
26. Survivorship ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
27. Attachments .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
28. Separate Counterparts ............................................................................................................................................. 15
29. Iran Divestment Act .................................................................................................................................................. 15
30. Certification on Israel Boycott .................................................................................................................................. 16
31. E-Verify ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
32. Debarment Policy ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
33. Force Majeure............................................................................................................................................................ 16
34. Public Records and Proprietary Information ........................................................................................................... 17
Exhibit A - Federal Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 18
1. Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms .......................................................................... 18
2. Compliance with Federal Regulations .............................................................................................................. 18
3. Federal Changes ............................................................................................................................................... 19
4. No Government Obligation to Third Parties ...................................................................................................... 19
5. Program Fraud and False or Fraudulent Statements or Related Acts .............................................................. 19
6. Federal Tax Liability and Recent Felony Convictions ....................................................................................... 19
7. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (Assistance Listings) Identification Number .................................. 20
8. Assistance Listings Number for the Federal Transportation Administration ................................................... 20

9. Government-Wide Debarment and Suspension (Non-Procurement) ............................................................. 20
10. Ineligible Contractors and Subcontractors ....................................................................................................... 21
11. Organizational Conflicts of Interest .................................................................................................................. 21
12. Interest of Members or Delegates to Congress ................................................................................................ 21
13. Lobbying ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
14. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment ....................................................................................................................... 22
15. Civil Rights Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 22
16. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) ............................................................................................................. 24
17. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ................................................................................................................. 26
18. Access Requirements for Persons with Disabilities ......................................................................................... 26
19. Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency .................................................................... 27
20. Environmental Justice ....................................................................................................................................... 27
21. Veterans Preference ......................................................................................................................................... 27
22. Transit Employee Protective Provisions ........................................................................................................... 27
23. Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Testing ................................................................................................................ 28
24. Full and Open Competition ............................................................................................................................... 28
25. Prohibition Against Exclusionary or Discriminatory Specifications .................................................................. 28
26. Geographic Preference ..................................................................................................................................... 28
27. Notification of Federal Participation ................................................................................................................. 28
28. Buy America ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
29. Domestic Preferences for Procurements ......................................................................................................... 30
30. Procurement of Recovered Materials ............................................................................................................... 30
31. Recycled Products ............................................................................................................................................ 31
32. Prohibition on Covered Telecommunications and Video Surveillance ............................................................ 31
33. Contract Work Hours & Safety Standards Act .................................................................................................. 32
34. Davis-Bacon Act................................................................................................................................................ 32
35. Trafficking in Persons ........................................................................................................................................ 32
36. Copeland Anti-Kickback Act ............................................................................................................................. 33
37. Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles ..................................................................................................................... 33
38. Clean Air ............................................................................................................................................................ 33
39. Clean Water ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
40. Energy Conservation ......................................................................................................................................... 34
41. Environmental Protections ............................................................................................................................... 34
42. Conformance with ITS National Architecture ................................................................................................... 34
43. Geographic Information and Related Spatial Data ........................................................................................... 34
44. Real Property ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
45. Fly America Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 35
46. Charter Bus Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 35
47. School Bus Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 35
48. Access to Records and Reports ....................................................................................................................... 35
49. Contracts Involving Federal Privacy Act Requirements ................................................................................... 36
50. Breaches and Dispute Resolution .................................................................................................................... 37
51. Termination ....................................................................................................................................................... 37
52. Other Contract Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 39
Instructions to Bidders ............................................................................................................................................. 40
1. Anticipated Procurement Schedule ........................................................................................................................ 40
2. Requests for Clarification ......................................................................................................................................... 40
3. Pre-Bid Conference .................................................................................................................................................. 40
4. Addenda ..................................................................................................................................................................... 40
5. Bid Package ............................................................................................................................................................... 41
6. Bid Delivery ................................................................................................................................................................ 41
7. Bid Opening ............................................................................................................................................................... 42
8. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) ............................................................................................................. 42
9. News Releases ......................................................................................................................................................... 42

10. Reserved .................................................................................................................................................................... 42
11. Duty to Disclose Potential Conflicts of Interests .................................................................................................... 42
12. Identifying and Remedying the Potential for Bias .................................................................................................... 43
13. Identifying and Remedying the Unfair Competitive Advantage .............................................................................. 43
14. Form of Contract ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
15. Contractual Relationships ........................................................................................................................................ 43
16. Bid Rejection / Reserved Rights ............................................................................................................................... 43
17. Protest Procedures ................................................................................................................................................... 43
Attachments ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
Attachment A - Bidder Form .................................................................................................................................... 46
Attachment B - Cost Proposal ................................................................................................................................ 47
Attachment C - Minimum Insurance Requirements .............................................................................................. 48
Attachment D - E-Verify Employer Compliance Statement .................................................................................. 51
Attachment E - Iran Divestment Act Certification .................................................................................................. 52
Attachment F - Israel Divestment Act Certification ............................................................................................... 53
Attachment G - Certification Regarding Conflict of Interest .................................................................................. 54
Attachment H - Statement of Non-Collusion ......................................................................................................... 55
Attachment I - Statement of Judgments ................................................................................................................. 56
Attachment J - Responsiveness and Responsibility Statement ............................................................................ 57
Attachment K - Response Checklist ....................................................................................................................... 58

IFB No. 1012-26-086, Vehicle Parts
Scope of Servce
1. Background
GoTriangle provides public transportation in a region that is experiencing rapid growth and
demographic change. GoTriangle operates regional bus and shuttle service, paratransit services,
ridematching and vanpools; provides commuter resources and an emergency ride home
program; and is home to the GoTriangle Regional Information call center for the Raleigh-Durham-
Chapel Hill area including Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Garner, Hillsborough, Knightdale,
RDU International Airport, Raleigh, the Research Triangle Park, Wendell, Wake Forest and
Zebulon.
2. Scope Of Services
GoTriangle seeks to establish a contract with qualified vendor (Contractor) to provide a range of
vehicle parts in varying quantities. Terms and conditions to be incorporated into the resultanct
contract (the "Agreement") between GoTriangle and Contractor are set forth below in this
Invitation for Bids ("IFB"). The selected contractor must meet all specified performance, delivery,
and quality standards established by GoTriangle.
GoTriangle maintains a diverse fleet of vehicle manufacturers, which will require manufacturer-
approved parts. The list of manufacturers is as follows but not limited to:
* Gillig * Nissan * Ford
* Ford * Chevrolet * Dodge
The Bidders may submit a bid for one, more, or all of the categories listed on the Bid Cost Sheet:
Category A - Cummins Engine Parts
Category B - Allison Transmission
Category C - Fleet Guard Filters
Category D - Brake Systems
Category E - Air System
Category F -Miscellaneous
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3. General Requirements
3.1. All products shall be approved for year-round use under all load conditions common to
normal fleet operations.
3.2. All products shall be guaranteed against any adverse effect on the original factory engine
warranty.
3.3. All products shall meet or exceed the equipment manufacturer's specifications, GM's
Dexos1 and Dexos2, American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Requirements (latest
revision), and shall meet all requirements for manufacturers new car warranties as
outlined by the manufacturers in each corresponding manual. Bidders must enclose
proof of API certification on new and re-refined products being offered in the bid package.
3.4. For synthetic products: The products line offered shall meet or exceed the specifications
set by all vehicle manufacturers.
4. Specific Requirements
4.1. OEM: All parts shall be original equipment approved by the specified manufacturer
4.2. New: Vendor must supply new OEM parts, no refurbished parts will be accepted.
4.3. Vendor Authorization: Vendor must provide a current Authorized Dealer Certificate issued
directly by the manufacturer or other approved documentation.
END OF SECTION
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Terms and Conditions
1. Services
The Contractor agrees to provide the goods and/or perform the services in accordance with the
solicitation's Scope of Services section.
2. Contract Term
The term of the Agreement shall commence on the date of last signature, and shall continue for
a period of two (2) year, unless canceled, terminated, or permissibly extended. GoTriangle may
at its discretion extend the initial Contract term for additional successive one-year periods or
portions thereof with a maximum aggregate contract term including all extensions not to exceed
three (3) years.
3. Invoicing and Compensation
3.1. Upon delivery of materals and services, and sucessful acceptance by GoTriangle, the
Contractor shall submit complete and accurate invoice for payment by GoTriangle, in
accordance with the price schedule set forth in the Attachment B to this Agreement.
3.2. All prices shall be F.O.B. ("free on board") destination and shall include all freight
delivery and unloading at the destination.
3.3. Unless stated otherwise in the Agreement, all prices shall be firm-fixed-prices.
3.4. Prices may be adjusted upon mutual written agreement of the parties only at time of
Agreement renewal and only upon providing at least sixty (60) days' written notice to
GoTriangle.
3.5. Each invoice shall be in a form satisfactory to GoTriangle and shall reference Contract
Number 1012-26-086.
3.6. Invoices shall be submitted to the following email address: invoice@gotriangle.org
3.7. GoTriangle will forward payments of Contractor's invoices to the "remit to" address on
the invoice which has been approved for payment.
3.8. GoTriangle may withhold full or partial payment of any invoice as GoTriangle deems
necessary due to:
3.8.1. Deliveries that fail to meet contractual requirements and are not remedied;
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3.8.2. Third-party claims filed against GoTriangle or information in possession of
GoTriangle reasonably indicating probable filing of such claims;
3.8.3. Failure of Contractor to make payments properly for subcontracts, labor, material
or equipment;
3.8.4. Damage to GoTriangle or another party for which Contractor is partially or wholly
responsible;
3.8.5. Persistent failure to carry out the Services in accordance with this Agreement.
3.9. In the event any full or partial payment is withheld, full payment shall be made when the
offending condition is cured.
4. Changes in the Services
4.1. Only a Contract Amendment signed by duly authorized representatives of both parties,
can modify the Contract, as long as it does not change the Contract's general scope.
Purported changes to the Contract by an unauthorized person or made unilaterally by the
Contractor will be void and without effect; Contractor will not be entitled to any claim
made under the Contract based on any such purported changes.
4.2. No Change Order shall be issued where:
4.2.1. The change was necessitated in whole or in part by Contractor's failure to comply
with a requirement of this Contract;
4.2.2. Contractor's work would have been affected by any other cause that would not be
considered an alteration in, addition to, or deduction from the Services requested
by GoTriangle;
4.2.3. Contractor proceeds with any Services without giving notices as required under
the Contract; or
4.2.4. The changes are required to correct deficient Services, to achieve compliance
with the requirements set forth in this Contract, or due to Services which do not
conform with good industry practices, or is otherwise faulty or defective.
5. Services on GoTriangle's Premises
5.1. Contractor understands and agrees that it is solely responsible for ensuring that its
personnel will perform the Services called for hereunder in a safe manner and in
accordance with all applicable safety laws and regulations, including but not limited to
the Occupational Safety and Health Act and its implementing regulations. Contractor
further agrees that it will ensure all of its personnel performing Services on GoTriangle'S
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premises will observe all applicable GoTriangle safety rules and standards. Contractor
also agrees that it is required to discharge any duty or responsibility of Contractor to its
personnel or other persons. Contractor will provide all necessary training and
supervision to ensure compliance with all requirements of this Section.
5.2. The Services of Contractor should be done in such a manner that the Services do not
interfere with the continuous operation of GoTriangle'S business or the work of other
contractors. In the event that the Services performed hereunder may conflict in any way
with such continuous operation or the work of other contractors, agreement will be
reached with GoTriangle as to the sequence to be followed in performing the Services.
6. Conflict of Interest
GoTriangle has adopted a Code of Ethics that establishes standards of conduct for GoTriangle
officials and employees. No director, officer or employee of GoTriangle shall have, during their
tenure, any interest, direct or indirect, in Contractor, its subcontractors, this Agreement or the
proceeds thereof. Contractor shall not, directly or indirectly, offer to the aforementioned
individuals, nor shall such individuals accept from Contractor, gifts, gratuities, favors, or
anything of monetary value.
7. Termination
7.1. GoTriangle may terminate the Agreement as follows:
7.1.1. GoTriangle may terminate the Agreement for the convenience of GoTriangle by
giving Contractor thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice of such
termination.
7.1.2. GoTriangle may terminate the Agreement for cause upon immediate written
notification to Contractor.
7.2. Upon receipt of a written notice of termination for any of the above conditions Contractor
shall (i) immediately discontinue all Services affected (unless the notice directs
otherwise), and (ii) deliver to the GoTriangle Contracting Officer all data, drawings,
specifications, reports, estimates, and summaries, and other such information and
materials as may have been accumulated by Contractor in performing the Services under
the Agreement, whether completed or in process.
7.3. GoTriangle may at any time, by written notice to Contractor, require Contractor to stop
all, or any part, of the Services for a period herein specified in the Stop Work Order, not to
exceed ninety (90) calendar days after the Stop Work Order is delivered to Contractor,
and for such further period to which the parties may agree in writing. Upon receipt of the
Stop Work Order, Contractor shall immediately stop performing the Services covered by
the Stop Work Order and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurring of costs
allocated to the portion of the Services covered by such Stop Work Order. Within the
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period, GoTriangle will deliver to Contractor either (i) a notice that the Stop Work Order is
canceled, and authorization for the Services to re-commence or (ii) a notice of
termination of the Agreement for convenience or default.
7.4. Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, including without limitation the
provisions of the Agreement relating to compensation, this paragraph shall control with
respect to payments upon termination, in lieu of any other provisions set forth. Upon
termination of the Agreement for convenience, GoTriangle shall pay for Services
performed according to those amounts listed in the provisions of the Agreement relating
to compensation, based upon the Services performed by Contractor through the date of
termination. Provided however, in the event of a default by Contractor under the
Agreement, and without limiting GoTriangle'S rights and remedies in any way, the amount
payable shall be reduced by any damages, costs and expenses (including any sums paid
to Contractor for work not completed under the Agreement), if any, incurred by
GoTriangle as a result of or arising out of Contractor's acts or omissions.
8. Availability of Funds
It is expressly understood and agreed that the obligations of GoTriangle are conditioned upon
the availability of funds, the appropriation of funds by the United States Congress and the North
Carolina Legislature and the receipt of funds from federal, state, and local sources. If, at any
time, the funds anticipated for the fulfillment of this Contract are not forthcoming, sufficient, or
otherwise available to GoTriangle for the performance of the Work, GoTriangle shall have the
right, upon written notice to the Contractor, to immediately terminate or suspend the Work
without damage, penalty, cost, or expense to GoTriangle of any kind whatsoever except that
Work performed and accepted by GoTriangle prior to the notice date will be paid. The effective
date of termination or suspension shall be as specified in the notice.
9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless
To the extent allowed by law and as applicable to N.C.G.S. Section 22B-1, Contractor hereby
assumes the risk of and covenants to indemnify GoTriangle, its directors, officers, employees,
affiliates, and agents (hereinafter referred to as "Indemnitees") against, and hold them harmless
from all losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including without limitation,
reasonable attorneys' fees, (i) arising out of injury to or death of any person, sickness or disease
to any person(s), (ii) damages to any property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, (iii) , or any
economic loss resulting from the negligence or wrongful act or any error or omission by
Contractor, its subcontractors, its agents or persons performing Services, or breach by
Contractor, its subcontractors, its agents or persons performing Services, of any provision of the
Agreement, in the performance of the Services.
9.1. In addition to the indemnity provisions set forth elsewhere in the Agreement and not in
limitation thereof, Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold the Indemnitees harmless
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