Mitchell County Treated Lumber

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), specifically the Mitchell Bridge Maintenance division located in Spruce Pine, NC, is seeking treated lumber through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered ML-12170721. The procurement is for six specific types of Southern Yellow Pine lumber with precise grade and treatment requirements, including various dimensions such as 2" x 6" x 18', 2" x 6" x 16', 2" x 6" x 20', 1.5" x 8" x 18', 12" x 12" x 30', and 4" x 10" x 30'. Quantities range from 20 to 150 pieces per lumber type, with all materials needing to comply with the NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures (January 2024 edition). Vendors must submit electronic responses through the electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) by April 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with technical requirements specifying Grade No. 1 Dense, S1S1E classification, and 0.60 CCA treatment. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid meeting specifications, with additional considerations for past performance, references, and financial stability of bidders. Each lumber piece must be inspected and approved by an NCDOT-approved commercial inspection company and branded or stamped to indicate successful inspection.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types. Delivery is expected within 60 consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt, with the primary objective of maintaining NCDOT inventory. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the contract is structured as an agency-specific procurement aimed at establishing a lumber supply arrangement for bridge maintenance purposes. The state reserves the right to make separate awards for different line items or cancel the IFB entirely if deemed most advantageous. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement involves multiple lumber types with varying quantities, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The contract will be administered through Mecklenburg County (FIPS Code 37119), with the bid opportunity officially posted on March 26, 2025, and responses due by April 7, 2025. Vendors should carefully review all specifications and requirements to ensure compliance and maximize their potential for award.