Northern+Bag+Contract+Signed+1-31-2023.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of North Dakota's Office of Management & Budget, State Procurement Office in August 2022. The solicitation (Bid Number 110.7-23-002) is for sandbags, with the procurement officer being Gabriel Hoggarth. The contract (Contract Number 027) is specifically for North Dakota state agencies and institutions, with a contract period from 2/1/2023 to 1/31/2024.

The bid requires sandbags made of polypropylene fabric tubular woven material, sized 14 inches wide by 26 inches long, with specific performance requirements including ultraviolet resistance and drop resistance testing. The pricing structure includes two shipping options: normal shipping (delivery within 7 calendar days) and expedited shipping (delivery within 24 hours), with unit prices varying based on quantity ordered (ranging from 1,000 to 1,000,000 sandbags). The contract allows for multiple awards to ensure commodity availability, with pricing firm for the first contract year and potential price adjustments upon renewal. The contractor, Northern Bag and Box Company from Grand Forks, ND, will provide sandbags that must meet detailed specifications for material, size, fabric weight, manufacturing, and packaging.