Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-29544

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #54-DM-29544 for the procurement of corrugated aluminized pipe and aluminized bands, specifically for Anson Bridge Maintenance. The solicitation seeks 12 line items totaling 1,120 feet of corrugated aluminized pipe in various diameters ranging from 72 to 128 inches, along with 42 connecting bands in multiple sizes. All products must comply with NCDOT 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. The bid opening is scheduled for December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with written questions due by December 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Delivery is required to Anson County Bridge Maintenance in Polkton, North Carolina, within 30 consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Bid evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive bid meeting specifications, with all pipes requiring inspection and approval by an NCDOT Materials & Test inspector.

The procurement includes specific vendor requirements, such as mandatory manufacturer authorization documentation and standard warranty information to be provided within five calendar days upon request. No subcontracting is permitted without prior written consent from the State. Vendors must complete and return all required attachments, including the pricing form, HUB supplemental vendor information, location of workers utilized, and potentially an Executive Order 50 price-matching request. The State reserves the right to make separate awards to different vendors for individual line items or cancel the solicitation entirely. Bid pricing must constitute the total delivered cost, including all shipping, handling, and delivery fees on a free-on-board destination basis, with invoicing occurring only after inspection and acceptance of goods. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, this appears to be a one-time purchase award intended to replenish bridge pipe inventory, with the procurement process designed to ensure competitive and compliant vendor selection.