Active SLED Opportunity · NORTH CAROLINA · CITY OF CHARLOTTE
AI Summary
City of Charlotte seeks qualified vendor to supply OEM approved bus paint, coatings, and related materials for transit fleet maintenance. Products must be new and meet quality standards. Includes submission of various certifications and questionnaires. Key dates: open May 7, 2026; close June 8, 2026.
The City of Charlotte seeks a qualified vendor to provide bus paint, coatings, and related materials to support the City of Charlotte’s transit fleet maintenance operations. The intent of this solicitation is to obtain a qualified vendor capable of supplying OEM approved bus paint products and other necessary materials used in the preparation, painting, and finishing of transit vehicles. The City requires that all products provided be new, current production materials that meet established quality and workmanship standards, and that vendors include all associated documentation such as specifications, safety data, and usage instructions sufficient for use by staff with standard technical skills.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | May 7th 2026, 12:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jun 1st 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Intent to Bid Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to indicate your intent to Bid | Jun 8th 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | Yes |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jun 8th 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bid Response | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Non-Discrimination Provision | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| References Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Exceptions Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| MWSBE Utilization Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Certification Regarding Debarment | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| DBE Program Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Buy America Certification Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | 1 | Required | ||
| Company's Background Response & Additional Questions (Q-01EG) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PURCHASING QUESTIONNAIRE (Q-24PS) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Bidder certifies receipt of the ITB for this bid. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Bidder certifies submitted bid complies with the specifications and conditions issued by the City except as clearly marked. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Bidder acknowledges receipt of all addenda posted on this Procurement Portal. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Bidder acknowledges the company was given the opportunity to provide exceptions to the Sample Contract as provided in the ITB. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Bidder has elected to (A) upload the exceptions to the Sample Contract, or (B) decline to include any exceptions to the Sample Contract by declining to upload any exceptions. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Optional Bidder acknowledges review of the "Trade Secrets and Personal Identification Information (PII)" Section which outlines the City's legal obligation to provide Proposal documents upon request by the public, with the exception of information marked as a Trade Secret or PII. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Bidder acknowledges review of the "Trade Secrets and Personal Identification Information (PII)" Section which outlines the City's legal obligation to provide Bid documents upon request by the public, with the exception of information marked as a Trade Secret or PII. File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Optional THE SUBMITTER OF THIS ITB HEREBY CERTIFIES THE BIDDER HAS READ THE TERMS OF THIS BID DOCUMENT, INCLUDING THE SAMPLE CONTRACT, AND IS AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE FIRM TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN SET FORTH. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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