Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-28500

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #54-DM-28500) for corrugated aluminum pipe products to support bridge maintenance operations in Randolph and Montgomery Counties within Division 8. The procurement seeks specific aluminum pipe configurations, including 180 feet of 87" x 63" x 20' pipe arch (12-gauge), 20 feet of 87" x 63" x 10' pipe arch, 10 connecting bands for arch pipe, 200 feet of 60" x 20' corrugated aluminum pipe, 20 feet of 60" x 10' pipe, additional pipe arch sections, and corresponding connecting bands. Vendors must provide fully assembled materials ready for use, with all associated shipping, delivery, handling, and administrative fees included on a Free-On-Board Destination basis. Key deadlines include question submissions by November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, with agency responses by November 18, 2025, and final bid submissions due November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET through the electronic eVP portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid meeting all specifications, with consideration given to past performance, financial documentation, and manufacturers' authorization statements.

The solicitation does not specify mandatory set-asides for minority or disadvantaged business enterprises, though vendors are encouraged to identify minority ownership or participation plans meeting the 10% HUB utilization goal. Non-resident North Carolina vendors may be subject to price-matching review under Executive Order #50 if a resident vendor requests an opportunity to match the proposed price. Vendors must submit several mandatory attachments, including a Pricing Form, HUB Supplemental Vendor Information, Location of Workers Utilized by Vendor form, and potentially the EO50 Price-Matching request form. The contract appears to be a one-time purchase with no stated renewal options, and default insurance coverage requirements will apply for contracts valued up to $1,000,000. Delivery is required within 30 consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt, with specific delivery locations in Asheboro (Randolph County) and Troy (Montgomery County), and strict receiving hours from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday. Material inspection and approval by an NCDOT Materials & Test inspector is mandatory prior to payment.