Steam Pipe

The State of North Carolina has posted an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the purchase of a direct buried conduit piping system for Appalachian State University, which serves Watauga County and the Town of Boonville. The intent is to award an Agency Specific Contract for the delivery of the piping system. The IFB provides detailed specifications, including quantity, delivery schedule, warranty, and maintenance options. Bids are due by June 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST, and the contract is expected to be awarded on June 25, 2024 with a start date of June 25, 2024. The contract will have an initial term of [written number (x)] years, with the option to renew for up to xxx (x) additional one-year terms. The bid evaluation will consider price, delivery schedule, manufacturer's field service, and vendor reputation and conformity to the IFB requirements.

The IFB includes provisions related to HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation, references, financial stability, insurance requirements, COVID-19 vaccination and testing policies, and federal lobbying activity certification. The contract value or budget range is not specified. The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors.