Treated Lumber NCDOT Rutherford Bridge Maintenance

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #54-ML-12183204 for Treated Lumber for the Rutherford Bridge Maintenance facility located in Spindale, NC. The procurement seeks five specific types of treated Southern Yellow Pine lumber with precise specifications: 100 each of 1" x 8" x 16' and 6" x 6" x 20', 80 of 4" x 6" x 16', 200 of 4" x 8" x 26', and 100 of 4" x 8" x 30' lengths. All lumber must meet Grade No. 1 Dense, S1S1E standards with 0.60 CCA treatment and must be inspected by an NCDOT-approved commercial inspection company. The bid will be publicly opened on July 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET via Microsoft Teams conference call, with electronic responses required through the Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Vendors must comply with NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, January 2024, and are expected to deliver the lumber within 60 consecutive calendar days after purchase order receipt.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations, but vendors must complete various attachments including HUB participation, worker location, and financial condition certifications. Failure to return required attachments may result in bid disqualification. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement appears to be focused on maintaining inventory for bridge maintenance operations. The solicitation covers Sampson County and Sea Breeze CDP jurisdictions, indicating a localized procurement effort. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, provide accurate pricing, and meet all documentation requirements to be considered for the contract. The procurement appears designed to support ongoing infrastructure maintenance needs of the North Carolina Department of Transportation's bridge maintenance operations.