Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-26557

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #54-DM-26557 for a specialized infrastructure project involving an Aluminum Structural Plate Pipe Arch with Aluminum Structural Plate Headwalls Inlet and Outlet, located in Davie County and Cleveland Town. The procurement seeks a single vendor to furnish, deliver, and assemble a specific pipe replacement solution for SR-1714 Potters Hill Loop Road, addressing a previous pipe failure that caused roadway washouts. The detailed specifications require an 11'9" Span x 7'2" Rise Aluminum Structural Plate Pipe Arch, including two 6.75LF stubs, reinforced plates, headwalls, wing walls, and one roll of Tensar TX Geogrid or equivalent. Bidders must comply with NCDOT 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and provide comprehensive materials including wale beams, caps, gaskets, tieback rods, anchors, and other necessary components. The bid is due on August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with successful vendors required to deliver materials within 30 consecutive calendar days after receiving the purchase order and complete assembly within two working days of the agreed-upon date.

The solicitation encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), indicating a commitment to diversity in contracting. Vendors must submit detailed engineering drawings within five days of award and ensure all materials meet rigorous quality standards, including specific welding specifications subject to inspection by an NCDOT Materials & Test inspector. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be a one-time purchase for a critical infrastructure replacement project. The bid process emphasizes technical competence, with vendors expected to demonstrate expertise in structural plate pipe installation and ability to meet precise engineering specifications. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete IFB documentation, prepare comprehensive technical submissions, and ensure full compliance with NCDOT's stringent material and performance requirements. The project represents a targeted infrastructure improvement effort focused on maintaining and enhancing transportation infrastructure in the specified North Carolina jurisdictions.