Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-18916

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #54-DM-18916 for an Aluminum Box Culvert with Headwalls project located in Pasquotank County. The procurement seeks to acquire 45 linear feet of a #131-L2 aluminum box culvert with specific technical specifications, including a 33'-9" span and 9'-1" rise, designed for HL-93 loading. The project's primary objective is to repair four failing bridge pipes on a main street extension, with specific delivery and assembly requirements mandating delivery to the NCDOT yard in Elizabeth City and complete assembly within one working day. Vendors must submit pricing on the provided Pricing Form, detailing unit and extended prices, corrugation details, and manufacturer information. The bid is scheduled to be opened on March 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with the same date serving as the bid submission deadline. Award will be determined based on the lowest responsive bid that meets all project specifications, with NCDOT reserving the right to reject any or all bids and potentially make separate awards for different line items.

The procurement includes provisions for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), establishing a 10% participation goal for diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Vendors must be registered in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and comply with state requirements, including work authorization verification through the E-Verify system. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed technical specifications suggest a specialized infrastructure procurement. Participation is restricted to vendors capable of meeting the precise culvert specifications and able to demonstrate compliance with state procurement regulations. The procurement appears to be a one-time purchase with specific technical and logistical requirements, targeting vendors with specialized capabilities in municipal infrastructure construction and aluminum culvert manufacturing. Potential bidders must carefully review the complete bid documentation to ensure full compliance with all technical, administrative, and procedural requirements outlined in the solicitation.