Treated Wood Posts- Div 2

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), specifically Division 2 Traffic Services Unit, is seeking bids for a one-time procurement of treated wood posts through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The solicitation requires vendors to furnish and deliver treated wood posts in multiple sizes, including 4" x 4" x 10', 12', 14', and 16' lengths, which will be used for new sign installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and fixing mower damage. The bid is structured as an Agency Specific Contract with specific pricing requirements that mandate bid prices include total delivery costs, encompassing shipping, handling, administrative fees, and all associated charges. Vendors must submit sealed bids by December 5, 2024, with the formal bid opening scheduled for December 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement includes requirements for product identification, transportation, delivery specifications, and warranty provisions.

The solicitation appears to include HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation requirements, suggesting potential opportunities for minority or disadvantaged business enterprises. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the bid seems designed to encourage broad vendor participation. Vendors will likely need to demonstrate financial stability and meet agency insurance requirements as part of their bid submission. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement is characterized as a one-time purchase, which implies a defined, finite contract value. The NCDOT will evaluate bids based on compliance with specifications, pricing, and the vendor's ability to meet the technical and logistical requirements outlined in the IFB, with the primary goal of securing high-quality treated wood posts for traffic signage infrastructure maintenance and expansion.