When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 2, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by North Carolina Department of Public Safety. The work is located in North Carolina, United States.

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Overview

Retail, E-Commerce & Consumer Goods

North Carolina, United StatesPosted: October 22, 2026Deadline: November 18, 2026

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SUMMARY

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management is seeking bids for a three-year agency-specific contract to acquire military-style and specialty cots on an as-needed basis.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Vendor must be a North Carolina registered vendor in good standing
Must provide military-style trifold cots and special needs cots
Cots must be new, individually packaged, and shipped on properly prepared pallets
Must be able to deliver within 24 hours after receipt of purchase order
Must provide at least three customer references for the exact model of equipment offered
Must certify financial stability
Must register with the North Carolina Secretary of State
Must provide 24/7/365 support

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Issue IFB: October 22nd, 2026

Submit Written Questions: November 2nd, 2026

Provide Responses to Questions: November 9th, 2026

Submit Bids: November 18th, 2026, by 2:00 PM ET

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 2, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

North Carolina Department of Public Safety

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DESCRIPTION

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management (NCEM) is soliciting bids to establish a three-year agency-specific contract for the supply of military-style and specialty cots. The cots will be purchased on an 'as, if, and when requested' basis to support emergency preparedness objectives throughout North Carolina. The contract has an initial term of three years. Deliveries must be made within 24 hours of receipt of a purchase order to any response or staging location within the state.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 2, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by North Carolina Department of Public Safety. The work is located in North Carolina, United States.

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