Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-20386

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #54-DM-20386 for Corrugated Aluminum Pipe, Aluminum Pipe Arch, Aluminum Bands, and Aluminum Pipe Arch Bands, specifically targeting Lenoir County Bridge Maintenance. This one-time procurement aims to restock the yard for upcoming pipe jobs, with the solicitation covering 14 distinct line items featuring aluminum pipes and connecting bands ranging from 60" to 103" in various gauges. The bid requires vendors to comply with NCDOT 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and use manufacturers approved by NCDOT's pre-qualified list. Bids are due on April 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with an expectation that the selected vendor(s) will complete delivery within 30 consecutive calendar days after receiving the purchase order. The delivery terms are Free-On-Board (FOB) Destination, with all transportation costs included in the total bid price. Specific technical requirements include specifications for pipe characteristics such as lifting eyes, rerolled ends, and precise bolt specifications.

The solicitation allows NCDOT to award the contract to a single vendor or multiple vendors, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the state reserves the right to reject any or all bids if deemed in the best interest of the state. The bid encompasses aluminum pipes and bands with specific technical requirements, suggesting that potential bidders must have specialized manufacturing capabilities and experience in producing infrastructure-related materials. The procurement appears to be open to qualified manufacturers and suppliers capable of meeting the stringent NCDOT specifications. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the line items and the focus on specialized aluminum piping infrastructure implies a potentially significant contract value. Vendors interested in responding must carefully review the detailed specifications and ensure complete compliance with NCDOT's technical requirements.