Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-20388

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid #54-DM-20388 for aluminum culvert and pipe infrastructure across multiple counties, with specific focus on Franklin County. The procurement encompasses five line items including an aluminum box culvert with headwalls, aluminum plate pipe arch with headwalls, aluminum pipes with flanged and gasketed joints and headwalls, and an aluminum pipe with lifting eyes. Vendors must provide detailed specifications matching NCDOT's 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, with all structures requiring inspection and approval by an NCDOT Materials & Test inspector. The bid is scheduled to be opened on April 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, with vendors required to submit sealed bids prior to that date and time. Comprehensive documentation is mandatory, including detailed drawings, safety bracing plans, and wall calculations from a licensed professional engineer, which must be submitted within five consecutive calendar days of award. Pricing evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bid meeting all specifications, with NCDOT reserving the right to make separate awards for different line items or reject all bids if deemed in the state's best interest.

The procurement follows North Carolina's policy of encouraging participation from small, minority, physically handicapped, and women-owned businesses, with a specific goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as first or second-tier subcontractors. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the complexity of the infrastructure project suggests a significant investment in culvert and pipe infrastructure. Vendors must demonstrate technical expertise in aluminum infrastructure installation, professional engineering certification, and the ability to meet stringent state specifications. The procurement appears to be open to qualified engineering and infrastructure construction firms with proven capabilities in municipal and transportation infrastructure projects. Potential bidders will need to showcase their capacity to deliver high-quality aluminum culvert and pipe systems that meet NCDOT's rigorous standards, with a particular emphasis on precise engineering specifications, safety compliance, and efficient project execution.