Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-18855

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has issued Invitation for Bid #54-DM-18855 for Corrugated Aluminum Pipe and Aluminum Pipe Bands, targeting Davie County and specifically Duplin County Maintenance in Kenansville. The procurement seeks specific aluminum piping quantities, including 600 linear feet of 24" x 20' x .075" corrugated aluminum pipe, 500 linear feet of 30" x 20' x .075" corrugated aluminum pipe, and 200 linear feet of 36" x 20' x .105" corrugated aluminum pipe. Additionally, the bid includes 26 aluminum hugger-type bands for 24" pipe and 27 aluminum hugger-type bands for 30" pipe. All pipe must be procured from an approved producer and undergo inspection by an NCDOT Materials & Test inspector, with specific technical requirements including rerolled ends with minimum two annular corrugations and two lifting lugs per section. The bid opening is scheduled for March 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with a deadline for written questions on February 25, 2025. Delivery is required within 30 consecutive calendar days after receipt of the purchase order, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specifications.

Vendors must be registered in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) to be eligible for contract award. The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors are required to complete HUB Supplemental Vendor Information and Location of Workers forms. Sealed, mailed responses are the only acceptable submission method, indicating strict procedural requirements. This procurement represents a one-time purchase intended to replenish inventory for upcoming road projects, suggesting potential future similar opportunities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed technical specifications and precise quantity requirements indicate a structured procurement process focused on meeting specific infrastructure needs. The solicitation does not mention incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements, focusing instead on the technical specifications of the aluminum piping and bands needed for transportation infrastructure maintenance and development.