IFB 159227 - reinforcing steel

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 159227 for the procurement of reinforcing steel to be delivered to the VDOT Edinburg Residency located in Edinburg, Virginia. The solicitation requires qualified firms to furnish reinforcing steel that must conform to AASHTO M 344M/M 334-17 standards, specifically deformed steel with a minimum yield stress of 100 ksi. This is a one-time purchase contract with a delivery deadline of November 12, 2024, and no renewal options are available. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eVA electronic procurement system by 10:00 AM EST on October 9, 2024. The procurement will involve a complete delivery of reinforcing steel to the specified VDOT location, with bidders required to provide firm unit pricing and complete manufacturer and shipping point details as part of their submission. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and pricing, with a primary objective of obtaining high-quality reinforcing steel that meets transportation infrastructure specifications.

The solicitation is specifically designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, with priority given to DSBSD-certified (Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity) micro and small businesses. Award preference will first be given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids under $10,000, then to DSBSD-certified small businesses for bids under $100,000, provided the pricing is deemed fair and reasonable. If no qualifying small business bids are received, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation. The contract will be funded through public funds, and the successful contractor will be required to comply with state and federal regulations, including anti-discrimination policies and drug-free workplace requirements. Payment terms stipulate that compensation will be made within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests this is a targeted procurement for a specific quantity of reinforcing steel needed for transportation infrastructure projects in Scott County, Virginia.