Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking qualified vendors to supply, deliver, and assemble a custom‑fabricated aluminum box culvert with structural plate headwalls for a Division 8 bridge‑maintenance project in Lee County. This is a one‑time, firm‑price solicitation (Invitation for Bid) requiring full compliance with NCDOT specifications, delivery within 30 days of purchase order, on‑site delivery and assembly, and provision of all necessary hardware, engineering drawings, and warranties. Vendors must be registered in the state’s electronic vendor portal, submit a complete pricing form and supporting attachments electronically, and meet strict certification, insurance, and E‑Verify requirements. The contract value is expected to be under $1 million, with award based on the lowest responsive bid that meets technical criteria.
• Scope: Fabricate, ship, and assemble a 40.5 ft aluminum box culvert with headwalls, including all ancillary hardware and engineering documentation.
• Delivery: FOB Destination to Lee County Bridge Maintenance site; fabricate within 30 days of PO, deliver 2 days before assembly, assemble in 1 working day.
• Submission: Electronic bid via eVP; questions due Oct 21 2026; bid opening Oct 29 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
• Mandatory requirements: North Carolina vendor registration, E‑Verify for >25 employees, insurance coverage up to $1 M, warranty, and compliance with AASHTO and NCDOT standards.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive price that meets specifications; possible price‑match for NC‑based vendors under Executive Order #50.