Bid #25-ENG-02: Corrugated Metal Pipe

The Kent County Road Commission (KCRC) is soliciting bids for Bid #25-ENG-02, a procurement opportunity for corrugated metal pipes and related infrastructure materials for their 2025 requirements. The bid specifically seeks spiral and riveted culvert pipes, connecting bands, standard flared ends, structural plates, and box culverts made from corrugated galvanized steel and aluminum alloy. Deliverables include pipes ranging from 12" to 54" in diameter, with specifications complying with the Michigan Department of Transportation's 2020 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. Bids are due on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 8:30 AM and must be submitted through the BidNet Direct site. The contract will be considered for award on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with a potential one-year renewal option for 2026. Vendors must provide comprehensive price lists for various pipe dimensions, end sections, and connection types, with pricing to be firm for the 2025 calendar year. Delivery is restricted to open trailers with removable sides, and materials will be subject to inspection upon delivery, with KCRC retaining the right to reject non-compliant items.

The bid does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations. An optional tariff adjustment clause allows bidders to account for potential changes in U.S. import tariffs on steel or aluminum materials. Vendors are required to provide detailed pricing information, including per-foot costs for spiral pipe, bands, end sections, and end section grates, with the option to indicate discounts for facility pickup. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement is structured as an "as-needed" annual contract, suggesting flexible purchasing based on KCRC's infrastructure requirements. The bid pricing sheet requires vendors to complete administrative details such as firm price period, delivery lead time, and cash discount terms, with provisions for a 30-day prompt payment discount. Vendors must also provide comprehensive company information, including contact details and federal employer identification number, indicating a formal and comprehensive procurement process for critical road infrastructure materials.