Environmental Services Consultant Contract Pool

The North Dakota Environmental Services Consultant Contract Pool (Contract #013) provides comprehensive environmental consulting services focused on environmental response, assessment, investigation, and corrective services for sites impacted by fluid releases from oil, gas, and waste-water disposal. The vehicle is designed to support a wide range of governmental and public entities, including state agencies, institutions of higher education, counties, cities, townships, governmental boards, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden. The contract enables task order procurement through two primary methods: direct assignment for projects under $250,000 and a competitive bidding process for projects $250,000 or more, with vendors required to submit detailed project proposals that include staff qualifications, references, and cost structures.

The contract is currently awarded to Earth Systems, LLC, a Bismarck-based environmental consulting firm, with an initial performance period from August 22, 2024, to August 31, 2026, and potential for up to four 12-month renewal options. The state-wide vehicle covers North Dakota and operates as a cooperative purchasing contract with flexible participation across various public entities. Task orders can be structured as time and materials or fixed-bid agreements, with vendor pricing based on hourly rates ranging from $50 for administrative staff to $150 for senior project directors. The contract includes a comprehensive evaluation process for competitive task orders, with points allocated across vendor project solutions (30 points), staff qualifications (40 points), and cost (30 points).