IFB- WBJ Transportation Services- BID DUE 12.17.26

The purpose of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to obtain competitive pricing and procure “For-Hire, Exclusive Ride” transportation on an as needed basis for Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (WBJ ADATC) located at 2577 W. 5th Street, Greenville, North Carolina.

The State does not guarantee a minimum or maximum amount for this contract.

The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Contract.

Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (WBJ ADATC) serves adults in need of substance use disorder treatments and psychiatric stabilization. [...] The purpose of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to obtain competitive pricing and procure “For-Hire, Exclusive Ride” transportation on an as needed basis for Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (WBJ ADATC) located at 2577 W. 5th Street, Greenville, North Carolina.

Non-shared transportation: For Hire and Exclusive Ride transportation services as defined in GS §160-304 and City of Greenville North Carolina Ordinance Title 11 Chapter 1.

TRANSPORTATION MILES: From the pick-up location to the drop-off location only.

**Submission method:** Vendor’s 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.

**Bids due December 17, 2026, at 2:00PM ET.** Late bids, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.

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.

The Contract shall have an initial term of one (1) year, beginning on the date of final Contract execution (the “Effective Date”) or April 18, 2027, whichever is later. [...] 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 one hundred twenty (120) days from date of bid opening.

Insurance:

• Employer’s Liability $250,000
• Commercial General Liability $500,000 Combined Single Limit
• Automobile $100,000 Bodily injury or death of one person; $300,000 Bodily injury or death of more than one person; $50,000 Property damage liability; $250,000 Uninsured/under insured motorist; $2,500 Medical payment