Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-20742

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid #54-DM-20742 for Corrugated Plastic Pipe procurement, targeting Columbus County Maintenance operations. The solicitation specifically seeks to acquire 3 units of 48" x 20' Corrugated Polypropylene Type S Double Gasket Pipe and 900 units of 48" x 20' Corrugated HDPE Smooth Interior Pipe with Integral Gasket. Bids are due on April 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with the intent to award an Agency Specific Contract for a one-time inventory replenishment. Vendor selection will be based on comprehensive evaluation criteria including total cost, quality, compliance with NCDOT's 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, and the vendor's ability to understand business requirements. All proposed pipe must originate from an approved producer, and vendors must demonstrate capability to complete delivery within 30 consecutive calendar days after receiving the purchase order. Evaluation will prioritize the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified technical and performance specifications, with additional considerations for past performance, provided references, and submitted financial documentation.

The procurement opportunity includes specific requirements for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) participation, mandating that vendors complete appropriate HUB documentation. Vendors must disclose the geographic location of workers utilized in pipe production and provide comprehensive references demonstrating prior performance capability. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the procurement involves a substantial volume of specialized piping materials representing a significant infrastructure investment. The state reserves the right to conduct thorough vendor assessments, potentially requesting additional financial information and performance documentation to validate bidder qualifications. Potential respondents should carefully review all specification requirements, particularly technical details related to pipe dimensions, material composition, and gasket specifications, to ensure full compliance with NCDOT's precise procurement standards.