DAC CE Modular Homes Certification Inspections

The purpose of this Invitation for Bids is to seek competitively sealed bids from qualified Vendors to establish an Agency Specific Term Contract to provide a third-party certification agency for modular construction to certify North Carolina Correction Enterprises (NCCE) as a licensed modular home manufacturer.

The awarded vendor will provide quality assurance, assist in the development of a quality assurance manual, evaluation of construction to NCCE under the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI), Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Manufactured Building Division requirements. The vendor must be an Approved Third-Party Certification Agencies for Modular Construction with the North Carolina Office of The State Fire Marshall.

The specific items and any specifications that the Procurement Entity is seeking are listed below. Items offered by the Vendor must meet or exceed the listed Specifications to be considered for award.

1. Authorized Services

(a) Quality Manual / Plan Review and Approval

The vendor shall review and approve the Manufacturer’s quality manual, quality plan, design documents, and components to verify compliance with all applicable volumes

Vendors' bids for this procurement must be submitted through the Sourcing Tool. Only Bids submitted through the Content Section of the NC eProcurement Sourcing Event will be considered. Bids submitted through the Message Board will not be accepted or considered for award.

Late bids, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will be automatically disqualified from further consideration. Solicitation responses are subject to Sealed Bidding requirements.

All responsive bids will be reviewed, and an award or awards will be based on the responsive bid(s) offering the lowest price that meets the specifications provided herein, to include any required verifications set out here in such as but not limited to past performance, references, and financial documents.

The Contract shall have an initial term of one (1) year, beginning on the date of final Contract execution (the “Effective Date”). [...] the State shall have the option, in its sole discretion, to renew the Contract on the same terms and conditions for up to two (2) additional one-year terms.

Offer shall be valid for at least sixty (60) days from date of bid opening.

Vendors shall upload proof of Approved Third-Party Certification for Modular Construction with the North Carolina Office of The State Fire Marshall.