Aluminum Box Culvert with Headwalls

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), specifically Division 6 Columbus Bridge Maintenance, is seeking bids for an Aluminum Box Culvert with Headwalls through Invitation for Bid #54-ML-12160874. The procurement is a one-time agency-specific purchase to replace a failing metal culvert located at SR 1005 and Peacock Road in Columbus County. The specific culvert requirements include a 40 linear foot structure with a 10'-6" span and 5'-7" rise, featuring a full aluminum invert and accompanying headwalls. Vendors must provide a complete unit including all necessary hardware such as wale beams, caps, gaskets, tieback rods, and anchor plates, with an expectation of not only furnishing and delivering the culvert but also assisting with its assembly, which may take 1-2 days. The bid opening is scheduled for February 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with written questions due by February 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET. Delivery is required within 30 consecutive calendar days after receiving the purchase order, with delivery to be made to the NCDOT Whiteville Bridge Office.

The state explicitly encourages Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation, setting a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Only vendors registered in North Carolina's electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) will be eligible to receive an award, and all submissions must be made electronically through the state's eVP system. Bidders must be authorized manufacturers, dealers, resellers, or distributors and provide documentation verifying their manufacturer authorization. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements. While no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the procurement is structured as a single, complete unit purchase with all associated installation materials included. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, provide complete documentation, and submit the most competitive pricing for the required aluminum box culvert and associated components.