Steel Beams

Solicitation 54-SM-PR39387 is an Agency Specific Contract for a one-time purchase to furnish and deliver coated steel beams to the North Carolina Department of Transportation Cherokee County Bridge Maintenance in Marble, North Carolina. The requirement consists of seven different sizes of steel beams totaling 214 units, including various W12, W14, W16, W18, and W21 specifications. All beams must be provided by a facility on the NCDOT Materials and Test Vendor List, cleaned, and painted according to Paint System 1 of the NCDOT Structural Steel Shop Coatings Program. The contract is awarded based on the lowest price that meets all specifications, with promptness of delivery and vendor responsibility also serving as evaluation factors. Successful vendors must complete delivery within 90 consecutive calendar days after receiving a purchase order, with deliveries restricted to Monday through Thursday between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM. A 24-hour delivery notice is required. Terms are FOB Destination, meaning all transportation costs must be included in the bid price. Payment is contingent upon a successful inspection by the Contract Manager, and vendors must provide single invoices containing specific data such as the NC Contract Number and Buyer Order Number. Bidders must submit responses electronically via the electronic Vendor Portal by October 27, 2026, and must certify compliance with North Carolina General Terms and Conditions, including E-Verify and fair employment regulations.