Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-19292

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid #54-DM-19292 for the procurement of Corrugated Aluminum Pipe with fully welded inside and out Aluminum Structural Plate Headwalls, specifically targeting a replacement structure located at SR 2495 Oriole Drive in Lexington, Davidson County. The procurement involves furnishing a 56'-0" linear feet of 66" diameter corrugated aluminum pipe with comprehensive technical specifications, including two headwalls (inlet and outlet), two vertical elbows, a baffle, galvanized wire forms, and geogrid. Vendors must fabricate and prepare the structure for shipment within 30 consecutive calendar days after receiving the purchase order, adhering to NCDOT 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, AASHTO material requirements, and LRFD HL-93 loading standards. The bid responses are due on March 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with vendors required to submit pricing on the provided Pricing Form and provide detailed engineering drawings, wall calculations, and safety bracing plans within five consecutive calendar days after award. Technical requirements include specific protocols for welding, gasket materials, pipe assembly, and dimensional certifications, with all materials subject to inspection and approval by an NCDOT Materials & Test inspector.

The solicitation actively encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), establishing a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be a one-time purchase for infrastructure replacement, suggesting a project-specific budget determined by the submitted vendor pricing. The bid does not indicate any restrictions on vendor types beyond the HUB participation goal, potentially allowing various qualified manufacturers and suppliers to submit proposals. The comprehensive technical specifications and rigorous inspection requirements suggest that potential bidders must have specialized expertise in aluminum pipe fabrication, structural engineering, and municipal infrastructure development. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with specified standards, and the ability to meet strict manufacturing and delivery timelines to be considered for the contract.