Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-39703

The North Carolina Department of Transportation issued Invitation for Bid 54-DM-39703 on October 1, 2026, to establish an Agency Specific Contract for a one-time purchase of corrugated aluminum pipe and aluminum bands. These materials are intended for inventory use for routine maintenance improvement projects at the Highway Division 2 New Bern Bridge Maintenance facility. Bids must be submitted electronically via the electronic Vendor Portal by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The contract value is estimated to be above the Small Purchase threshold and up to 1,000,000.00 dollars. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous bid representing the best value to the state, with evaluation factors including completeness, content, cost, vendor responsibility, and promptness of delivery. All products must comply with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and require inspection, approval, and stamping by an NCDOT Materials and Test inspector. Delivery is required Free-On-Board Destination to New Bern, North Carolina, within 30 consecutive calendar days of receiving a purchase order. Specific delivery constraints include a strict prohibition on nesting pipes, a requirement to coordinate delivery 24 hours in advance, and a delivery window limited to Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Vendors must provide their electronic Vendor Portal number and certify compliance with various state and federal regulations, including E-Verify for employers with more than 25 employees, fair employment practices, and non-collusion statutes. Invoicing must be handled via single invoices emailed to the designated contact and will only be paid after a successful inspection and formal acceptance of the goods. Shipping requirements mandate that all packages include a complete packing list and a waterproof shipping memorandum containing the purchase order number, routing, and destination.