NCDOT Moore Co. Maintenance Aluminum Pipe and Bands

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB-54-ML-PR34575) to procure corrugated aluminum pipe and aluminum bands for inventory replenishment at the Moore County Maintenance division. The solicitation seeks 240 feet of 24-inch diameter pipe with 14 bands, 160 feet of 42-inch diameter pipe with 10 bands, and 420 feet of 48-inch diameter pipe with 29 bands, all of which must conform to NCDOT's 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and be inspected and approved by an NCDOT Materials & Test inspector. The award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price that meets all specifications and requirements, with the State reserving the right to make separate awards to different vendors for individual line items or reject all bids. Vendors must submit written questions by May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, with bids due electronically via the eVP portal by May 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Delivery must be completed within 60 consecutive calendar days after receipt of the purchase order to NCDOT Moore County Maintenance in Carthage, North Carolina, with deliveries accepted only Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and vendors must contact Rhonda Bradford at (910) 773-8070 at least 24 hours prior to delivery.

Vendors must be North Carolina registered and in good standing in the eVP system to participate in this Agency Specific Contract (ASC) for a one-time purchase. All bid prices must be all-inclusive of shipping, delivery, handling, and administrative fees on an FOB Destination basis, and vendors are required to complete and submit all attachments, including the pricing form, HUB supplemental vendor information, location of workers utilized, and authorization documentation with their bid response. References may be requested after bid opening, and vendors must provide a signed statement of manufacturer authorization within five calendar days upon request. The solicitation includes HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses) supplemental vendor information requirements, indicating consideration for disadvantaged enterprise participation. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available materials.