Invitation for Bid #: 54-DM-40126

Invitation for Bid 54-DM-40126 is a solicitation issued by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for a one-time purchase contract to furnish, deliver, and assemble aluminum structures for bridge maintenance in Beaufort County. The project specifically requires the replacement of existing structures on Cherry Road and Corsica Road. Key deliverables include 45 linear feet of a #6-L2 Aluminum Box Culvert with a .150 inch thick invert and two structural plate headwalls, as well as 45 linear feet of a .150 inch thick Aluminum Structural Plate Pipe Arch with Type 2 Ribs and two structural plate headwalls. The vendor must provide all necessary hardware, including wale beams, gaskets, and tieback rods, and ensure all materials are sourced from an NCDOT approved producer in compliance with 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Bids must be submitted electronically via the electronic Vendor Portal by October 23, 2026, with public opening at 2:00 PM ET on the same day. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous bid representing the best value, considering completeness, cost, vendor responsibility, and promptness of delivery. Within five calendar days of the award, the selected vendor must submit safety bracing plans and detailed engineering drawings stamped by a licensed professional engineer. Delivery is FOB Destination, accepted only Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, requiring 24-hour prior notification. Vendors are required to remove all waste from delivery sites and must ensure all sections are match-marked prior to shipping. Invoices must be submitted as single invoices to the designated email and will only be paid following inspection and acceptance of the goods.