Bid guide
How to bid on an electric ice resurfacer for Orange County
What Orange County is buying
Orange County Sportsplex is seeking proposals to purchase and deliver one new lithium-ion electric ice resurfacer. It must meet the facility’s operational specifications and include factory warranty coverage, specified optional accessories, and technical support.
The agency’s goal is to move to an emission-free, high-performance electric machine for maintaining ice conditions. This may interest equipment vendors able to supply and support an electric ice resurfacer.
Key date and deadline
The RFP was published October 30, 2026. Responses are due November 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Submit before the deadline and follow the instructions in the solicitation posting. The available information does not state what happens to late responses.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is relevant to firms that sell and deliver electric ice resurfacers and can address the facility’s specifications, warranty coverage, optional accessories, and technical support.
Review the full RFP to confirm that your equipment and support offering match the stated requirements.
How to access and respond
Find solicitation 367-OC5492 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Viewing the posting and document list is public, but responding requires free eVP vendor registration.
Read the posting for the response method. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs. The agency notes that addenda are available through its bids page.
Prepare a clear, competitive response
Use the RFP specifications as a checklist. Explain how the proposed machine meets each relevant requirement, and identify included accessories, factory warranty coverage, and technical support clearly.
Check the posting and any addenda before submitting, since they may provide updated information. Allow time to complete eVP registration and upload or submit your response through the required method before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from County of Orange; the original posting controls.