Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-9623

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid #54-DM-9623 for a specialized procurement of aluminum pipe with flanged and gasketed joints and headwalls. The solicitation targets a one-time purchase of 38 linear feet of 60" diameter, 10 gauge aluminum pipe for a bridge maintenance project located on Pine Cove Road in McDowell County. Deliverables include furnishing, delivering, and assembling the aluminum pipe with specific elevation requirements, along with one roll of Tensar TX Geogrid or equivalent. Vendors must be authorized resellers and provide comprehensive pricing that covers pipe and headwall furnishing, delivery, and assembly. The bid requires detailed documentation submission within five consecutive calendar days after award, including NC licensed professional engineer drawings, wall calculations, and safety bracing plans. Bids are due on July 08, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with the delivery destination specified as the McDowell Bridge Maintenance Yard. Technical specifications mandate compliance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, with all pipe subject to inspection and approval by an NCDOT Materials & Test inspector.

The procurement includes HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation forms, suggesting potential set-aside or preference considerations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete various attachments, including reference forms and worker location information, indicating a comprehensive qualification process. The bid requires manufacturers' warranties and compliance with specific technical requirements for welding, reinforcement, gasket sealing, and dimensional certification. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the detailed technical specifications and comprehensive documentation requirements suggest a significant and complex procurement process. The project encompasses specific requirements for pipe assembly, including initial and final assembly of pipes and headwalls, which may limit the pool of potential bidders to specialized contractors with specific technical capabilities. The solicitation appears to be open to multiple types of organizations, provided they can meet the stringent technical and documentation requirements outlined in the bid package.