Commercial Carport

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is seeking a vendor to construct a commercial metal carport structure for the NC Highway Patrol through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #19-IFB-135260351-HDE. The procurement involves furnishing materials and labor to build a 60' x 100' carport with a 12ft eave height, featuring an aluminum frame and metal panels, located at the State Highway Patrol Ready Hanger at 3395 Garner Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. The primary objective is to provide a covered storage area for department vehicles when not in use. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with written questions due by January 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and responses to be published by January 13, 2025. The final bid submissions are due on January 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive bid that meets the specified requirements, with the state retaining the right to negotiate with vendors or reject all bids.

The solicitation encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) as subcontractors, indicating a preference for diverse vendor engagement. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly detailed, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and performance requirements. The contract will be awarded as a single agency contract, with pricing expected to comprehensively cover all aspects of project delivery, including materials, labor, transportation, and associated fees. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation. Potential bidders must demonstrate the capability to construct the specified metal carport structure according to the precise dimensions and technical requirements outlined in the IFB, with a focus on quality construction and timely completion to support the NC Highway Patrol's operational needs.