Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-39334

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting bids on corrugated aluminum pipe and aluminum bands for inventory purposes under IFB 54-DM-39334, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET. Vendors must be registered North Carolina vendors in good standing through the Electronic Vendor Portal and authorized resellers or manufacturers prepared to provide signed manufacturer authorization within five calendar days of award request.

The scope comprises eleven line items: 18-inch pipe (100 feet), 24-inch pipe (440 feet), 30-inch pipe (760 feet), 36-inch pipe (100 feet), and 48-inch pipe (140 feet), along with connecting bands for each pipe size. All materials must comply with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and require Materials & Test inspection and approval with stamping. Delivery must occur within 30 consecutive calendar days of purchase order receipt to Harnett County Maintenance at 1108 East McNeill Street, Lillington, NC 27546, with deliveries accepted Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. No nesting of pipe is permitted upon delivery.

Bid pricing shall include all delivery costs on a Free-On-Board Destination basis with no additional invoicing beyond the stated contract price. The State reserves the right to award to a single vendor or make separate awards for individual line items. Evaluation is based on lowest price meeting specifications, with consideration given to past performance, references, and financial documents. Vendors must provide at least three customer references and manufacturer's standard warranty if requested. The validity period for all bids is 60 days from the bid opening date unless extended by mutual agreement. Questions are due September 22, 2026. Vendors must complete all required attachments, including location of workers information and pricing forms.