Automotive and Large Vehicle Solutions, Parts, Supplies, and Services

Location: North Carolina
Posted: Apr 6, 2026
Due: May 12, 2026
Agency: State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 25 - Vehicular Equipment Components
  • J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
Solicitation No: DPC26-09
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Solicitation Number: DPC26-09
Project Title: Automotive and Large Vehicle Solutions, Parts, Supplies, and Services
Description: Region 4 Education Service Center (“Region 4 ESC”) requests proposals from qualified Offerors with the intent to enter into a Contract for Automotive and Large Vehicle Solutions, Parts, Supplies, and Services. Region 4 ESC is seeking a provider that has the depth, breadth and quality of resources necessary to complete all phases of the Contract. Awarded Offeror(s) shall deliver products and services under the terms of this agreement. While this solicitation specifically covers Automotive and Large Vehicle Solutions, Parts, Supplies, and Services, each awarded Offeror may offer their complete product and service offering, or balance of line. Region 4 ESC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all balance of line items offered. *See solicitation detail for contact information and schedule. Omnia Partners solicitation #26-09
Opening Date: 5/12/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date: 4/7/2026
Status: Open
Department: STATE OF NC - DIVISION OF PURCHASE & CONTRACT
Solicitation Number
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DPC26-09
Department
STATE OF NC - DIVISION OF PURCHASE & CONTRACT
Status Reason
Open
Opening Date
2026-05-12T14:00:00.0000000
Posted Date
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2026-04-06T18:43:20.0000000Z
Primary Commodity Code
Vehicle servicing equipment
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit
2026-04-14T04:00:00.0000000Z
Special Instructions
Pre-Proposal Conference Time: 4/14/2026 10:00 AM CST
Solicitation Type
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Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner
Brian Phillips
Description
Region 4 Education Service Center (“Region 4 ESC”) requests proposals from qualified Offerors with the intent to enter into a Contract for Automotive and Large Vehicle Solutions, Parts, Supplies, and Services. Region 4 ESC is seeking a provider that has the depth, breadth and quality of resources necessary to complete all phases of the Contract. Awarded Offeror(s) shall deliver products and services under the terms of this agreement. While this solicitation specifically covers Automotive and Large Vehicle Solutions, Parts, Supplies, and Services, each awarded Offeror may offer their complete product and service offering, or balance of line. Region 4 ESC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all balance of line items offered. *See solicitation detail for contact information and schedule. Omnia Partners solicitation #26-09

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Only online proposals will be accepted. Proposals must be submitted via Region 4 ESC's online
procurement system Ion Wave Technologies, Inc. at https://region4esc.ionwave.net. No hard
copies, email, or fax responses will be accepted.

7145 West Tidwell Road ~ Houston, Texas 77092
(713)-462-7708
www.esc4.net
NOTICE TO OFFEROR
Solicitation Number 26-09
Request for Proposal ("RFP")
by
Region 4 Education Service Center ("ESC")
for
Automotive and Large Vehicle Solutions, Parts, Supplies, and Services
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM CENTRAL
TIME
Only online proposals will be accepted. Proposals must be submitted via Region 4 ESC's online
procurement system Ion Wave Technologies, Inc. at https://region4esc.ionwave.net. No hard
copies, email, or fax responses will be accepted.
Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted electronically using
https://region4esc.ionwave.net no later than April 17, 2026. All questions and answers will be
available at https://region4esc.ionwave.net. Offerors are responsible for viewing Ion Wave
Technologies, Inc. to review all questions and answers prior to submitting proposals. Oral
communications concerning this RFP shall not be binding and shall in no way excuse an Offeror
of the obligations set forth in this proposal.
VIRTUAL NON-MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
Offerors are strongly encouraged, but not required to participate in a pre-proposal conference
with the Business Operations Specialist, which will be held on April 14, 2026 at 10:00 am CST via
Zoom Meeting at https://esc4.zoom.us/j/82437071545?from=addon; or (346) 248-7799 Meeting
ID: 985 0020 1747.
The purpose of this conference is to clarify the contents of this RFP in order to prevent any
misunderstanding of Region 4 ESC's position. Any doubt as to the requirements of this RFP or
any apparent omission or discrepancy should be presented to Region 4 ESC at this conference.
Region 4 ESC will then determine the appropriate action necessary, if any, and may issue a
written addendum to the RFP. Oral statements or instructions will not constitute an addendum to
this RFP.
Publication Date: March 31, 2026

I. SCOPE OF WORK
Region 4 Education Service Center ("Region 4 ESC") requests proposals from qualified
Offerors with the intent to enter into a Contract for Automotive and Large Vehicle Solutions,
Parts, Supplies, and Services. Region 4 ESC is seeking a provider that has the depth, breadth
and quality of resources necessary to complete all phases of the Contract. Awarded Offeror(s)
shall deliver products and services under the terms of this agreement. While this solicitation
specifically covers Automotive and Large Vehicle Solutions, Parts, Supplies, and Services,
each awarded Offeror may offer their complete product and service offering, or balance of
line. Region 4 ESC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all balance of line items offered.
Region 4 ESC is an education service center established by the Texas Legislature in 1967 to
assist school districts and charter schools in improving efficiency. Region 4 serves a seven-
county area comprised of 47 public school districts and 43 open-enrollment charter schools,
representing more than 1.2 million students, 110,000 educators and 1,500 campuses.
Through cooperative contracts Region 4 ESC extends the opportunity to operate more
efficiently and economically to agencies nationwide as a lead agency with OMNIA Partners.
The Contract is based on the need to provide the economic benefits of volume purchasing and
reduction in administrative costs through cooperative purchasing to schools and other
members. Although the awarded Offeror(s) may restrict sales to certain public units (for
example, state agencies or local government units), any proposal that prohibits sales from
being made to public school districts or other cooperative members (sometimes referred to as
"Participating Public Agencies") may not be considered. Sales without restrictions are
preferred. These types of contracts are commonly referred to as being "piggybackable."
NATIONAL CONTRACT
Region 4 ESC, as the Lead Public Agency f/k/a a Principal Procurement Agency, defined in
APPENDIX B, has partnered with OMNIA Partners, Public Sector, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("OMNIA Partners") to make the resultant contract (also known as the "Master Agreement" in
materials distributed by OMNIA Partners) from this solicitation available to other public
agencies nationally, including state and local governmental entities, public and private primary,
secondary and higher education entities, non-profit entities, and agencies for the public benefit
("Public Agencies"), through OMNIA Partners' cooperative purchasing program. Region 4 ESC
is acting as the contracting agency for any other Public Agency that elects to utilize the resulting
Master Agreement. Use of the Master Agreement by any Public Agency is preceded by their
registration with OMNIA Partners (a "Participating Public Agency") and by using the Master
Agreement, any such Participating Public Agency agrees that it is registered with OMNIA
Partners, whether pursuant to the terms of a Master Intergovernmental Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement, a form of which is attached hereto on APPENDIX B, or as otherwise
agreed to. APPENDIX B contains additional information about OMNIA Partners and the
cooperative purchasing program.
OMNIA Partners is the largest and most experienced purchasing organization for public sector
procurement. Through the economies of scale created by OMNIA Partners' public sector
subsidiaries and affiliates, our participants have access to competitively solicited and publicly
awarded cooperative agreements. For all public sector contracts, the lead agency contracting
process continues to be the foundation on which we were established. OMNIA Partners is
proud to offer more value and resources to state and local government, higher education, K-
12 education, non-profits, and agencies for the public benefit.

OMNIA Partners provides shared services and supply chain optimization to government,
education, non-profits and agencies for the public benefit. With corporate, pricing and sales
commitments from the Supplier, OMNIA Partners provides marketing and administrative
support for the Supplier that directly promotes the vendor's products and services to
Participating Public Agencies through multiple channels, each designed to promote specific
products and services to Public Agencies on a national basis. Participating Public Agencies
benefit from pricing based on aggregate spend and the convenience of a contract that has
already been advertised and publicly competed. The vendor benefits from a master contract
awarded by a lead government agency that generally allows Participating Public Agencies to
directly purchase goods and services without the vendor's need to respond to additional
competitive solicitations. As such, the vendor must be able to accommodate a nationwide
demand for services and to fulfill obligations as a nationwide vendor and respond to the OMNIA
Partners documents (APPENDIX B).
While no minimum volume is guaranteed to the vendor, the estimated annual volume of
Automotive and Large Vehicle Solutions, Parts, Supplies, and Services purchased under the
Master Agreement through OMNIA Partners is approximately $30M. This projection is based
on the current annual volumes among Region 4 ESC, other Participating Public Agencies
anticipated to utilize the resulting Master Agreement to be made available to them through
OMNIA Partners, and volume growth into other Public Agencies through a coordinated
marketing approach between the vendor and OMNIA Partners.
Customer Support
Contractor/Vendor shall provide timely and accurate technical advice and sales support to
Region 4 ESC staff and Participating Agencies. Contractor/Vendor shall respond to such
requests within one (1) working day after receipt of the request.
Not to Exceed Pricing. Region 4 ESC requests pricing be submitted as not to exceed pricing.
Unlike fixed pricing, the Contractor/Vendor can adjust submitted pricing lower if needed but
cannot exceed original pricing submitted. Contractor/Vendor must allow for lower pricing to be
available for similar product and service purchases. Cost plus pricing as a primary pricing
structure is not acceptable.
Special Offers/Promotions
In addition to decreasing prices for the balance of the Contract term due to a change in market
conditions, Contractor/Vendor may conduct sales promotions involving price reductions for a
specified lesser period. Contractor/Vendor may offer Participating Agencies competitive pricing
which is lower than the not-to-exceed price set forth herein at any time during the Contract
term and such lower pricing shall not be applied as a global price reduction under the Contract.
Local Agreements
The anticipated full term of the contract is five (5) years. The Contractor/Vendor shall have the
right to enter local "service" agreements with Participating Public Agencies accessing the
contract through OMNIA Partners, so long as the effective date of such agreement is prior to
the expiration of the Contract. All local agreements may have a full potential term (any
combination of initial and renewal periods) not to exceed five years.
Although the needs and requirements below reflect Region 4 ESC, OMNIA Partners
Participating Public Agencies may have different requirements. The awarded
contractor(s)/vendor(s) will have the ability to offer their comprehensive offering and
Participating Public Agencies may sign a supplemental agreement substantially based on the

terms and conditions of the Master Agreement to further negotiate and satisfy their own
additional needs and requirements.
Federal Funding Pricing
Due to products and services potentially being used in response to an emergency or disaster
recovery situation in which federal funding may be applied, provide alternative pricing that does
not include cost plus a percentage of cost or pricing based on time and materials; if time and
materials is necessary, a ceiling price that the contract exceeds at its own risk will be needed.
Products and services provided in a situation where an agency is eligible for federal funding,
Offeror is subject to and must comply with all federal requirements applicable to the funding
including but not limited to the FEMA Special Conditions section located in the Federal Funds
Certifications Exhibit.
II. PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND SOLUTIONS
It is the intention of Region 4 ESC to establish a Master Agreement(s) for Automotive and
Large Vehicle Solutions, Parts, Supplies, and Services. Awarded Contractors/Vendors shall
provide products, services, and solutions for light and/or heavy-duty fleet vehicles under the
terms of this agreement.
While this solicitation specifically covers Automotive and Large Vehicle Solutions, Parts,
Supplies, and Services, offerors are encouraged to submit a total catalog or balance of line
offering.
The following is a suggested (but not limited to) list of categories for light and/or heavy-duty
vehicles including buses, fleet, and other motor vehicles
* Accessories - Interior & Exterior * Filters & PVC Valves
* Air Conditioning * Fuel & Emissions
* After Market Parts * Hardware & Fasteners
* Battery & Accessories * Hydraulics
* Belts, Hoses & Fittings * Ignition & Tune-up
* Body & Trim * Lighting & Electrical
* Brakes * Lifts
* Bus, Fleet, Motor Vehicle Parts, * Mirrors
Technology, and other tools,
Products, and Solutions * Oil, Fluids & Chemicals
* Charging & Starting * Performance
* Chassis * Routing, Dispatch, Safety
Software and Estimating
* Cooling & Heating Software
* Engine Parts & Mounts * Shop Supplies and Equipment
* Exhaust * Suspension & Steering

* Tire & Wheel * Waxes & Washers
* Tools & Shop Equipment * Wiper Blades
* Transmission & Transaxle * Additional Products Available
* Truck & Towing
Additional services and solutions (if applicable):
* Battery Testing
* Core Charges for Battery & Radiator (including pick-up and delivery_
* Custom Hydraulic Parts
* Disposition of existing parts inventories
* Drum/Rotor Resurfacing
* Electrical & Module Testing
* Loaner Tool Program
* Machine Shop
* Maintenance/Repair Services
* Mobile On-Site, Emergency or Road Services
* Oils, Rags, Tire, Chemical and Parts disposal
* Paint Shop & Mixing
* Fluid and Battery Recycling
III. CALENDAR OF EVENTS (ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
Event Date
Issue RFP 03/31/2026
Pre-proposal Conference 04/14/2026 10:00 AM CST
Deadline for receipt of questions via -IonWave 04/17/2026
Issue Addenda (if required) 04/24/2026
Proposal Due Date 05/12/2026 2:00 PM CST
Approval from Region 4 ESC Board 06/23/2026
Contract Effective Date 07/01/2026
IV. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
1. Key Definitions
Agreement, Contract: The legal agreement executed between Region 4 ESC and the awarded
Offeror. A draft of the Contract is provided as Appendix A.
Contractor, Vendor: Any provider or seller of goods or services who, as a result of the competitive
solicitation process, is awarded a Contract by Region 4 ESC.
Days: calendar days, unless otherwise specified
Offeror, Proposer: A supplier submitting a proposal in response to a solicitation.

2. Restricted and Prohibited Communications with Region 4 ESC: During the period between the date Region
4 ESC issues this RFP and the selection of the Contractor by Region 4 ESC, if any, Offerors shall restrict all
contact with Region 4 ESC and direct all questions regarding this RFP, including questions regarding terms
and conditions, through Ionwave. Do not contact members of the Board of Directors, other employees of
Region 4 ESC or any of Region 4 ESC's agents or administrators. Contact with any of these
prohibited individuals after issuance of this RFP and before selection is made, may result in
disqualification of the Offeror.
The communications prohibition shall terminate when the Contract is recommended by the
administration, considered by the Board of Directors at a noticed public meeting, and the Contract
has been awarded. In the event the Board of Directors refers the recommendation back to staff for
reconsideration, the communications prohibition shall continue. Additionally, during the time period
between the award of the Contract by the Board of Directors and the execution of the Contract,
Offerors shall not engage in any prohibited communications as described in this section.
Prohibited communications include direct contact, discussion, or promotion of any Offeror's response
with any member of Region 4 ESC's Board of Directors or employees except for communications with
Region 4 ESC's designated representative as set forth in this RFP and only in the course of inquiries,
briefings, interviews, or presentations. This prohibition is intended to create a level playing field for all
potential Offerors, assure that decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the RFP
process. Except as provided in the above stated exceptions, the following communications regarding
this RFP are prohibited:
* Communications between a potential Offeror, Offeror, their lobbyist or consultant and any
member of Region 4 ESC's Board of Directors;
* Communications between any Region 4 ESC Director and any member of a selection or
evaluation committee; and
* Communications between any Region 4 ESC Director and administrator or employee.
The communications prohibition shall not apply to the following:
* Communications with Region 4 ESC's purchasing staff specifically named and authorized to
conduct and receive such communications under this RFP or upon the request of Region 4
ESC, with Region 4 ESC's legal counsel; and
* Presentations made to the Board of Directors during any duly noticed public meeting.
Nothing contained herein shall prohibit any person or entity from publicly addressing Region 4 ESC's
Board of Directors during any duly noticed public meeting, in accordance with applicable Board
policies, on a matter other than this RFP or in connection with a presentation requested by Region 4
ESC's representatives.
3. Current products: Proposals shall be for new materials and equipment in current production and
marketed to the general public, education and government agencies at the time the proposal is
submitted.
4. Additional Agreements: If an Offeror requires additional agreements. i.e. master service agreement,
end user licensing agreement, etc. a copy of the proposed agreement must be included with the
proposal. Any additional agreements provided by the Offeror are complementary to the terms and
conditions stated herein, are for the use of Participating Agencies, and shall not replace Appendix A.
If the Offeror wishes to request exceptions or deviations to any of the terms and conditions contained

Region 4 ESC shall not be responsible or liable for any costs incurred by Offerors or the successful
Offeror in connection with responding to the RFP, preparing for oral presentations, preparing and
submitting a proposal, entering or negotiating the terms of a Contract, or any other expenses incurred

in this RFP or the attached contract template, the Offeror must identify the same with its proposal
where indicated, or otherwise, such terms and conditions shall not be included in the final contract
between Region 4 and Proposer.
5. Open Records Policy: Proposals submitted in response to this RFP become a matter of public record
subject to release after Contracts are executed. If an Offeror believes its response, or parts of its
response, may be exempt from disclosure, the Offeror must specify page-by-page and line-by-line
the parts of the response, which it believes, are exempt. In addition, the Offeror must specify which
exception(s) are applicable and provide detailed reasons to substantiate the exception(s). Any
unmarked information will be considered public information and released, if requested under the
Public Information Act. Price is not confidential and will not be withheld unless Region 4 determines
that withholding same is necessary to protect Region 4's competitive bidding processes.
The determination of whether information is confidential and not subject to disclosure is the duty of
the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). Region 4 ESC and/or Offeror/Contractor must provide the
OAG with sufficient information to render an opinion and, therefore, vague and general claims to
confidentiality by the Offeror are not acceptable. Region 4 ESC must comply with the opinions of the
OAG. Region 4 ESC assumes no responsibility for asserting legal arguments on behalf of any Offeror
or Contractor. Offeror is advised to consult with their legal counsel concerning disclosure issues
resulting from this procurement process and to take precautions to safeguard trade secrets and other
proprietary information. After completion of the award, these documents may be made available for
public inspection.
6. Disclosures: By signing the Offer and Contract Signature Form, Offeror affirms:
a) Offeror has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic
opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor or service to a public
servant in connection with this proposal and any subsequent Contract.
Offerors must include a complete description of any and all relationships that might be considered
a conflict of interest in doing business with Region 4 ESC.
b) To the best of Offeror's knowledge, the proposal has been arrived at independently, and is
submitted without collusion with anyone to obtain information or gain any favoritism that would in
any way limit competition or give an unfair advantage over other Offerors or potential Offerors in
the award of a Contract resulting from this RFP.
c) Offeror is not currently delinquent in the payment of any franchise taxes.
d) The individual signing the submittal is an authorized agent for the Offeror and has the authority to
bind the Offeror to the Contract.
7. Waiver: By submitting a proposal, Offeror expressly agrees to waive any claim it has or may have
against Region 4 ESC, its directors, officers, its trustees, or agents arising out of or in connection with
(1) the receipt, handling, administration, evaluation, recommendation of any proposal; (2) any
requirements under the solicitation, proposal package, or related documents; (3) the rejection of any
proposal or any part of any proposal; and/or (4) the award of a Contract, if any.
Region 4 ESC shall not be responsible or liable for any costs incurred by Offerors or the successful
Offeror in connection with responding to the RFP, preparing for oral presentations, preparing and
submitting a proposal, entering or negotiating the terms of a Contract, or any other expenses incurred

by an Offeror. The Offeror is wholly responsible for any such costs and expenses and shall not be
reimbursed in any manner by Region 4 ESC.

by an Offeror. The Offeror is wholly responsible for any such costs and expenses and shall not be
reimbursed in any manner by Region 4 ESC.
8. Conditions of Submitting Proposal: Submission of a proposal confers no right on an Offeror to an award
or Contract. Region 4 ESC, in its sole discretion and for any reason or no reason, reserves the right
to reject any or all proposals, accept only a part of any proposal, accept the proposal deemed most
advantageous to Region 4 ESC, and waive any technicalities. The issuance of this RFP does not
obligate Region 4 ESC to make an award or negotiate or execute a Contract. Prior to submission due
date and time, Region 4 ESC reserves the right to amend the terms and provisions of the RFP, extend
the deadline for submission of proposals, or withdraw the RFP entirely for any reason solely at Region 4
ESC's discretion. A proposal may be rejected if it fails to meet any requirement of this RFP.
9. Amendment of Proposal: A proposal may be amended prior to the time of opening by submitting a
sealed letter to the location indicated on the front page of this solicitation.
10. Withdrawal of Proposals: Withdrawal (or retraction) of proposals prior to the opening date can be
made within the electronic bidding system. Telephonic or oral withdrawals shall not be considered.
After the opening date consideration may be given in cases where Offeror advises that it made a
clerical error that is substantially lower than it intended. In such case, Offeror must provide written
notice of their desire to withdraw, along with supporting documents, within 3 business days of
receiving the acceptance letter or of being requested by Region 4 ESC for clarification of the proposal,
whichever is later. Any Contract entered into prior to Region 4 ESC receiving notice must be honored.
No Offeror should assume their withdrawal request has been accepted unless, and until, they receive
written acknowledgment and acceptance of their proposal withdrawal.
11. Offer and Acceptance Period: In order to allow for an adequate evaluation, Region 4 ESC requires a
proposal in response to this RFP to be valid and irrevocable for one-hundred twenty (120) days after
the proposal due date and time.
12. Non-Responsive Proposals: All proposals will be reviewed for responsiveness to the material
requirements of the solicitation. A proposal that is not materially responsive shall not be eligible for
further consideration for award of the Contract, and the Offeror shall receive notice of the non-award
of its proposal.
13. Discussions: Region 4 ESC reserves the right to conduct discussion with Offerors for the purpose of
eliminating minor irregularities, informalities, or apparent clerical mistakes in the proposal in order to
clarify a proposal and assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to, the RFP requirements.
14. Negotiations: In the event Region 4 ESC decides to conduct negotiations, exclusive or concurrent
negotiations may be conducted with Offerors reasonably susceptible for award. During the course of
negotiations, no Offeror's proposal, including pricing, shall be revealed to any other Offeror or to any
other person who is not involved with the evaluation process. Exclusive or concurrent negotiations
shall not constitute a Contract award, nor shall it confer any property rights to the successful Offeror.
In the event Region 4 ESC deems negotiations are not progressing, Region 4 ESC may formally
terminate these negotiations and may enter into subsequent exclusive or concurrent negotiations with
the next most qualified Offeror(s).
15. Best and Final Offer: Region 4 ESC, in its sole discretion, may request Offerors reasonably
susceptible for award to submit a Best and Final Offer. Offerors must submit their Best and Final
Offers in writing. If an Offeror does not respond to the request for a Best and Final Offer, that Offeror's
most recent prior submission will be considered its Best and Final Offer.

16. Specifications: When a solicitation contains a specification that states no substitutions, no deviation
from this requirement will be permitted. Offeror must comply with the true intent of the specifications
and drawings and not take advantage of any unintentional error or omission. In cases where no type
and kind of product is specified, specifications have been developed to indicate minimal standards
as to the usage, materials, and contents based on the needs of the members. References to
manufacturer's specifications ("Design Guides"), when used by Region 4 ESC, are to be considered
informative to give the Offeror information as to the general style, type and kind requested.
Responses proposing goods, materials or equipment regularly produced by a reputable manufacturer
shall be evaluated by Region 4 ESC which will, in its sole discretion, determine whether such
proposed goods, materials or equipment are substantially equivalent to the Design Guides,
considering quality, workmanship, economy of operation, and suitability for the purpose intended.
Offerors should include all documentation required to evaluate whether or not their proposed goods,
materials or equipment are substantially equivalent to the Design Guides.
17. Quality of Materials or Services: Offeror shall state the brand name and number of the materials being
provided. If none is indicated, it is understood that the Offeror is proposing the exact brand name and
number specified or mentioned in the solicitation. However, unless specifically stated otherwise,
comparable substitutions will be permitted in cases where the material is equal to that specified,
considering quality, workmanship, economy of operation and suitability for the purpose intended.
18. Samples: Upon request, samples shall be furnished, free of cost, within seven (7) days after receiving
notice of such request. By submitting the proposal Offeror certifies that all materials conform to all
applicable requirements of this solicitation and of those required by law. Offeror agrees to bear the
costs for laboratory testing, if results show the sample does not comply with solicitation requirements.
Submissions may no longer be considered for failing to submit samples as requested.
19. Formation of Contract: A response to this solicitation is an offer to contract with Region 4 ESC based
upon the terms, conditions, scope of work, and specifications contained in this request. A solicitation
does not become a Contract until it is awarded by Region 4 ESC. A Contract is formed when Region
4 ESC's board signs the Offer and Contract Signature Form. The signed Offer and Contract Signature
Form provided with the RFP response eliminates the need for a formal signing process.
20. Multiple Awards: Region 4 ESC reserves the right to award Contract(s) to multiple Offerors. The
decision to award multiple Contracts, award only one Contract, or to make no awards rests solely
with Region 4 ESC.
21. Non-Exclusive: Any Contract resulting from this solicitation shall be awarded with the understanding
and agreement it is for the sole convenience and benefit of Region 4 ESC. Region 4 ESC reserves
the right to obtain comparable or competing goods and services from other sources.
22. Protest Procedure: Any protest of an award or proposed award must be filed in writing within ten (10)
days from the date of the official award notification and must be received by 5:00 pm Central Time.
No protest shall lie for a claim that the selected Offeror is not a responsible Offeror. Protests shall be
filed with Adam Tabor, Director of Procurement, Finance and Operations Services, and sent to the
Region 4 ESC office at: 7145 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX 77092. Protests shall include the
following:
a) Name, address and telephone number of protester;
b) Original signature of protester or its representative;
c) Identification of the solicitation by RFP number;
d) Detailed statement of legal and factual grounds including copies of relevant documents; and

e) the form of relief requested.
Any protest review and action shall be considered final with no further formalities being considered.
V. EVALUATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
1. A committee will review and evaluate all responses and make a recommendation for award of
Contract(s). The recommendation for Contract awards will be based on the predetermined criteria
factors outlined in this section, where each factor is assigned a point value based on its importance.
In evaluating the responses, the following predetermined criteria is considered:
a) the purchase price (40%);
b) the reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods and services (5%);
c) the quality of the vendor's goods and services (20%);
d) the extent to which the goods and services meet Region 4's needs (30%);
e) the vendor's past relationship with Region 4;
f) the impact on the ability of Region 4 to comply with laws and rules relating to historically
underutilized businesses, if any;
g) the total long-term cost to Region 4 to acquire the vendor's goods and services (5%);
h) for a contract for goods and services, other than goods and services related to
telecommunications and information services, building construction and maintenance, or
instructional materials, whether the vendor or the vendor's ultimate parent company or majority
owner: (i) has its principal place of business in this state; or (ii) employs at least 500 persons in
this state; and
i) any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request for bids or proposals.
2. Offeror's proposal should, at a minimum, include the following for Region 4 ESC's evaluation:
a) Purchase price - This section focuses on the pricing and cost factors of the vendor's
proposal.
1) How does the vendor price their products or services?
* Is pricing based on a discount from a manufacturer's or other price list, catalog, or a fixed
price?
* Include price and product, service, and/or solutions lists with the following information, if
applicable: manufacturer or other part number, product/service description, manufacturers
suggested or other list price, and net price.
* Include and describe any products, services, and/or solutions being offered including
value-add solutions.
* The discount proposed shall remain the same throughout the term of the contract and at
all renewal options. At a minimum, the Contractor must hold the proposed price list firm
for the first 12 months after the contract award.
2) Does the vendor offer a percentage discount for different categories of products/services?
* If yes, please describe the discounts for each category.
3) Are shipping charges, freight charges, return fees, or restocking fees applicable?
* Describe any shipping costs or fees including ancillary and freight costs and pricing for
orders placed outside the continental US.

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State Government of North Carolina

Bid Due: 8/14/2026

Solicitation Number: 114-202607212 Project Title: Open End Design Services Description: Provide architectural services

State Government of North Carolina

Bid Due: 8/13/2026

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