How to bid on a Ford F-250 for the City of Asheville

What the City is buying

The City of Asheville is seeking a Ford F-250 SRW 4x4 SuperCrew XLT truck through an invitation for bids (IFB). This is an opportunity for vendors that sell this vehicle to compete for a municipal purchase.

Key dates and the bid deadline

Questions and exceptions are due November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The bid deadline is November 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Submit your response as directed in the solicitation before the deadline. The provided details do not specify what happens after bids are due.

Who this opportunity suits

This IFB may suit vehicle dealers or other vendors able to supply the specified Ford F-250 configuration. Review the solicitation documents to confirm the required vehicle details and any other conditions before deciding to bid.

How to access and respond

Find solicitation 298-IBR2130-27 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The posting and document list are publicly viewable without an account. Submitting a response requires free North Carolina eVP vendor registration.

Check the posting for the response instructions. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs and do so before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Read the full documents and compare the requested truck configuration with what you can supply. Note all required forms, specifications, and submission instructions, and make sure your response addresses them directly.

Raise questions or exceptions by the stated deadline. Allow time to complete vendor registration and submit the response, then verify that it has been sent through the method specified in the posting.