Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-21772

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid #54-DM-21772 for CS Plain Pipe and Bands, specifically targeting culvert pipe replacement in Madison County's Road Maintenance Improvement Plan (RMIP). The procurement seeks to acquire 1,400 linear feet of culvert pipes in multiple sizes (6", 15", 18", 24", and 48") with accompanying 15 connecting bands. Bids are due on May 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with vendors required to complete the detailed pricing form in Attachment A. Evaluation criteria will focus on the total extended price for all line items, with NCDOT reserving the right to award to a single vendor or split awards across multiple vendors. All pipes must conform to the Division of Highways Roads and Structures Specifications dated January 2024 and will require inspection and approval by an NCDOT Materials & Test inspector. Vendors must be registered in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) and complete mandatory attachments including HUB Supplemental Vendor Information and Location of Workers Utilized by Vendor.

The solicitation appears to have provisions encouraging participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), as evidenced by the required HUB Supplemental Vendor Information form. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the requirement to complete the HUB form suggests a preference for diverse vendor participation. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with state registration requirements and provide comprehensive documentation about their workforce locations. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the procurement seems structured as a one-time purchase to replace existing infrastructure. While a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the pipe and band specifications suggests a moderate-value contract likely in the range of $50,000 to $150,000, depending on specific pipe dimensions and material requirements. The procurement emphasizes local infrastructure improvement and seeks competitive pricing from qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent technical specifications.