Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-38768

Invitation for Bid 54-DM-38768 is a one-time purchase solicitation issued by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to furnish, deliver, and assemble corrugated aluminum pipe with headwalls for New Hanover County Bridge Maintenance. The scope of work requires the provision of twin 60LF runs of 96 inch aluminum corrugated pipe, fully welded to headwall walls at a 90-degree skew, meeting AASHTO and NCDOT standard specifications. The selected vendor must perform initial and final assembly, provide on-site installation oversight for at least three days during backfilling, and supply all necessary assembly tools. Materials must be match-marked at the plant site before being delivered FOB Destination to the Brunswick Bridge Maintenance facility in Leland, North Carolina. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the lowest price that meets all specifications, with additional consideration given to delivery promptness and North Carolina residency under Executive Order 50. Bids must be submitted electronically via the electronic Vendor Portal by September 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Key requirements include the submission of safety bracing plans within five days of award and the maintenance of good standing as a registered North Carolina vendor. Payment is contingent upon inspection and acceptance by the Contract Administrator, with invoices submitted as single documents to the designated NCDOT email address.