Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-24854

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid #54-DM-24854 for an aluminum box culvert project located in Alamance County. The procurement seeks a single vendor to furnish, deliver, and assemble a specific aluminum box culvert infrastructure component with precise technical specifications. The culvert must have a 25'-4" span, 9'-5" rise, 0.150" thick aluminum invert, and aluminum structural plate headwalls, designed to meet LRFD HL93 loading conditions with a minimum cover of 1.4' and maximum cover of 4.0'. The project requires the successful bidder to deliver and assemble the culvert at SR 1005 Greensboro/Chapel Hill Road, providing all necessary hardware, geogrid, and completing final assembly within specified timeframes. Sealed bids are due by August 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with vendors required to submit comprehensive documentation including PE stamped drawings, headwall calculations, and plate layout drawings. Key deliverables include manufacturer authorization, standard warranty, references, and detailed documentation such as safety bracing plans and final design plans to be submitted within five consecutive calendar days after award.

The bid includes a Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) participation goal of 10%, encouraging diverse firm involvement as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be a one-time purchase for a specialized infrastructure component with detailed technical requirements. The solicitation does not mention incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration, focusing instead on the specific culvert specifications and installation requirements. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, provide comprehensive documentation, and comply with all specified technical and logistical requirements. The project represents a targeted infrastructure improvement effort in Alamance County, with strict specifications designed to ensure precise engineering standards and performance. Vendors will need to showcase expertise in aluminum culvert design, manufacturing, and installation to be considered for this contract opportunity.