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North Carolina RFI for vehicle lifts and associated garage equipment

North Carolina is gathering industry input on vehicle lifts and related garage equipment to plan a possible future procurement. - Buyer: State of North Carolina, Division of Purchase & Contract; NASPO ValuePoint is supporting the market research. - Opportunity type: Informal RFI for market research only; responses will inform a potential future competitive solicitation and will not result in an award. - Products under consideration: Vehicle lifts and garage-associated equipment. No models, part numbers, quantities, or specific purchases are identified. - OEMs and vendors: No lift manufacturers or distributors are named. The RFI asks respondents to identify whether they are manufacturers or manufacturer-authorized distributors listed on ALI lift certification documents. - Key topics sought: Applicable ANSI/ALI standards; lift requirements for electric vehicles and light- versus heavy-duty weight limits; current pricing structures and update frequency; tariffs; supply-chain conditions, including steel and replacement components; freight pricing and prepaid versus FOB terms; and industry changes, future needs, and green initiatives. - Other notable requirements: Respondents are asked to discuss a minimum one-year parts-and-labor warranty and the potential impact of a two-year warranty, use of AI or other information technology, and Buy America/BABA requirements when federal funds are used.

Description

This is an informal Request for Information (RFI) regarding vehicle lifts and garage associated equipment. The State of North Carolina is seeking industry input about product requirements, applicable standards, warranties, tariffs, supply chains, freight, pricing, and other considerations for a future competitive solicitation. Responses will not be evaluated or result in contract awards and may be used for industry research and solicitation development. Responses are due November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and only vendors registered with the State of North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal can respond.

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