52-IFB-2038867599-CRR- Aluminum Flat Bar - Addendum 02.pdf

This is a Solicitation Addendum issued by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction for the procurement of 6061-T6 aluminum flat bars (0.375 inches thick, 1.5 inches wide, and 144 inches in length) for use in highway sign support structures. The original bid opening date of April 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET has been postponed to April 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. The procurement calls for a minimum order quantity of 500 units with an estimated total demand of 9,000 units over a three-year contract period. Deliveries are required to the Enterprise Sign Plant in Bunn, North Carolina, Monday through Thursday between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM EST, with a minimum of two days' notice. Vendors must provide three customer references for similar products, submit samples if requested within 14 days at no cost to the state, and furnish mill certifications meeting ASTM B-221 specifications with all deliveries.

Pricing will utilize index pricing based on the average Midwest US Transaction Price for aluminum ingot as published in Platt's Metals Week plus a fixed processing fee, with all costs including shipping, delivery, handling, and administrative expenses included in the bid price delivered free-on-board to destination. Price increases are prohibited for one year from the contract effective date; thereafter, any increases must be negotiated in writing with supporting documentation. Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State prior to award and certify financial stability, E-Verify compliance, fair employment practices, and zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policies. The state has designated a 10 percent utilization goal for minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled business enterprises as first or second-tier subcontractors. No incumbent vendors are identified. The initial contract term is three years from the effective date, with the state reserving the right to extend for up to 180 days in 90-day-or-less increments. Payment will not be issued until inspection and acceptance of goods are completed.