Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-16430

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #54-DM-16430) for Aluminum Structural Plate Round Pipe with Headwalls, involving jurisdictions of Sampson County and Raleigh City. The procurement specifically requires furnishing, delivering, and assembling 85'-6" of 90" diameter aluminum structural plate round pipe transitioning to 9'-0" of 114" diameter pipe with headwalls for Rowan County Bridge Maintenance. Vendor requirements include fabrication and material preparation within 30 days of purchase order receipt, delivery two days prior to the agreed assembly date, and completion of assembly within one working day. Vendors must be approved Producers/Suppliers and provide materials meeting NCDOT 2024 Standard Specifications and AASHTO requirements, with key technical specifications including fully welded construction, internal trapezoidal baffles, specific headwall dimensions, and safety bracing plans. The bid opening is scheduled for December 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, with a question submission deadline of December 13, 2024. Sealed, mailed responses must include all transportation costs FOB Destination to SR 1993 Overby Rd., Stokes County, NC.

The contract includes specific Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements with a 10% utilization goal for diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Insurance requirements apply to contracts valued up to $1,000,000, and vendors must demonstrate compliance with HUB participation guidelines. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements, with a focus on supporting diverse business participation. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the detailed technical requirements suggest a specialized infrastructure procurement with potential significant project complexity. The contract appears designed to support local infrastructure development through a competitive bidding process that emphasizes both technical capability and business diversity. Vendors will need to carefully review the full specifications, demonstrate technical competence, and provide comprehensive documentation to be considered for this infrastructure project.