Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-29479

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has issued Invitation for Bid #54-DM-29479 for Corrugated Polypropylene Type S, Double Gasket Pipe, specifically for Robeson County Maintenance. The procurement seeks six line items totaling 89 pipe sections in various sizes, ranging from 18" to 48" x 20' lengths. All pipe materials must conform to the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and will require inspection and approval by an NCDOT Materials & Test inspector. Delivery is required to Robeson County Maintenance at 986 NC 711 Highway, Lumberton, NC within 30 consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt. Key procurement dates include written questions due by November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, state responses on November 13, 2025, and final bid submissions due November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid meeting specifications, with consideration of past performance and references. Vendors must be registered North Carolina vendors in good standing with an active Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) number.

The solicitation contains specific vendor requirements, including mandatory manufacturer authorization to distribute or resell products, with proof required within five calendar days of request. Vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements for all North Carolina employees and be prepared to provide references upon request. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement allows for potential separate awards to different vendors for individual line items. The contract is a one-time, agency-specific award with no renewal options, and bid pricing must include all delivery, shipping, handling, and administrative fees on a Free-On-Board Destination basis. No additional invoicing beyond the bid price will be permitted. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids or cancel the invitation entirely. Though a specific budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the pipe procurement suggests a significant infrastructure investment for Robeson County's maintenance needs.