Aggregate No. 5 Material-Pasquotank County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 54-RC-12223987 for a one-time purchase of Aggregate No. 5 material to be furnished and delivered to the Pasquotank County Maintenance location in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The procurement seeks a single vendor to supply 1,500 tons of aggregate material that must comply with sections 1005, 1008, 1010, and 1012 of the NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. The successful vendor must complete delivery within twenty consecutive calendar days after receipt of order to the facility located at 1929C North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday (excluding state holidays) between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, requiring 24-hour advance notice prior to delivery. All bids must be quoted on a Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination basis with all transportation, handling, and delivery costs included in the total extended price, and vendors must provide unit pricing. The evaluation criteria focus on completeness, content, cost, and vendor responsibility, with award made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price meeting all specifications. Written questions are due by May 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET, and vendor responses must be submitted electronically through the eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal) by May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, with public bid opening conducted via Microsoft Teams conference call. Vendors must be registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State, possess financial stability, and source aggregate material from an NCDOT-approved quarry or pit facility.

The procurement encourages Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation with a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms, though no specific set-asides are mandated for disadvantaged enterprises. No portion of work may be subcontracted without prior written state consent. Insurance requirements apply to contracts exceeding the Small Purchase threshold up to $1,000,000, and invoicing shall be submitted following delivery inspection and acceptance of goods. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation; pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process based on submitted quotes for the 1,500-ton aggregate delivery.