Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-28358

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid #54-DM-28358 for a one-time procurement of corrugated aluminum pipes, pipe arches, and associated bands, specifically targeting inventory replenishment for Division 2 Bridge Maintenance in Lenoir, Greene, and Jones County Bridge Yards. The solicitation covers 15 distinct line items featuring various aluminum pipe sizes and gauges, with quantities ranging from 1 to 160 units per item type. The bid was released on October 8, 2025, with proposals due on October 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, and requires vendors to submit bids for multiple pipe and band configurations. Evaluation will be conducted based on the lowest responsive bid meeting all technical specifications, with a mandatory compliance requirement with NCDOT 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. All proposed materials will require inspection and approval by an NCDOT Materials & Test inspector, with delivery expected within 30 consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt to the specified location at 1629 HWY 258 S, Kinston, N.C. 28504.

The procurement includes provisions for the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, which encourages participation from small, minority-owned, physically handicapped, and women-owned businesses. Vendors must be authorized resellers and provide manufacturer authorization documentation along with standard warranty information. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the line items suggests a substantial procurement value. The solicitation emphasizes vendor qualifications, requiring comprehensive documentation demonstrating technical capability and compliance with state procurement guidelines. No incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, and the procurement appears to be focused on standardizing and replenishing bridge maintenance infrastructure materials across multiple county bridge yards in North Carolina's Division 2 region.