UIFB 159166 - Reinforced Concrete Piping

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is conducting an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 159166 for the procurement of reinforced concrete piping for Grace Street in Smithfield, located in Greensville County. The specific procurement involves furnishing 584 feet (73 pieces total) of 15-inch Class IV Reinforced Concrete Pipe, including associated fittings and accessories, to be delivered to the VDOT Smithfield Area Headquarters. The deliverables must be completed within 30 days of contract award, with bids due by 3:00 PM EST on September 25, 2024. There will be no public bid opening, and VDOT will evaluate bids on a grand total basis, selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The evaluation will focus on bid price, compliance with specifications, and the ability to meet the delivery timeline. An addendum has been issued that updates the bid closing date from the originally proposed October 5, 2025, to September 25, 2024, and bidders are required to acknowledge this change to maintain bid responsiveness.

The procurement is exclusively a Small Business Set-Aside Award Priority, meaning only businesses certified by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) as small businesses are eligible to bid. Pricing must be submitted as a firm fixed unit price, with all freight charges included in the bid. Payment terms stipulate that VDOT will compensate the awarded vendor within 30 days of receiving a valid invoice and verifying satisfactory goods receipt. The contract includes standard provisions regarding anti-discrimination, ethics in public contracting, and drug-free workplace requirements. Based on the Notice of Award document, Heritage Home Center dba Cahill, Inc. has been identified as the anticipated contractor, with a proposed contract period from September 27, 2024, through October 27, 2024. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a relatively focused infrastructure improvement project involving concrete piping materials.