Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-16192

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has issued Invitation for Bid #54-DM-16192 for an Aluminum Box Culvert with Headwalls located in Stokes County. The procurement seeks the furnishing, delivery, and assembly of a specific aluminum box culvert structure with precise engineering specifications, including a 49'-6" culvert with a 15'-9" span, 8'-0" rise, 0.150" metal thickness aluminum invert, and internal baffles. Contractors must be authorized manufacturers, dealers, or resellers capable of fabricating and preparing the structure within 30 days of purchase order receipt. The bid requires submission by December 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, with a corresponding bid opening at the same time. Potential bidders must submit questions by December 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, and must be prepared to provide certification within 5 days of request. The delivery location is specified as SR1168 Lunsford Rd., King Co., NC 27884, and contractors must coordinate final assembly with NCDOT.

The contract includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation goal of 10%, indicating a commitment to promoting diversity in vendor selection. Vendors must be registered in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) to be eligible for contract award. The anticipated contract value is under $1,000,000.00, and only sealed, mailed responses will be accepted. The procurement process emphasizes strict vendor qualifications, including manufacturer authorization and the ability to meet specific technical and logistical requirements. Vendors must demonstrate capability to fabricate a precise aluminum box culvert structure with specific dimensional and material specifications. The contract appears focused on infrastructure replacement, targeting a failing structure that requires a specialized culvert solution. Successful contractors will need to show technical expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and compliance with NCDOT's detailed procurement guidelines.