Intent+to+Award+Carrington.docx

This document is a Notice of Intent to Award from North Dakota State University (NDSU) for a concrete construction project at the Carrington Research Center. The solicitation, numbered NDSUSW033125, sought bids for installing concrete for two animal research pens, each measuring 58'x74' x 6" thick with rebar inclusion. The bid opening occurred on April 21st, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST, with multiple vendors submitting responses, including Earthworks, All Finish Concrete, JT Lawn, P & T Carr, Lindstrom, and Strata. After evaluation, NDSU announced its intent to award the contract to P & T Carr, with the project period scheduled from March 24th to September 12th, 2025.

The solicitation emphasized a competitive bidding process focused on price, specification compliance, and contractor capability. While no specific budget range was detailed, the project requires substantial insurance coverage, including commercial general liability and automobile liability with minimum limits of $500,000 per person and $2,000,000 per occurrence. The contract does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises but requires compliance with North Dakota state non-discrimination regulations. Successful bidders are instructed not to begin work, purchase materials, or enter subcontracts until NDSU issues a formal Purchase Order, underscoring the rigorous procurement process for this specialized research facility infrastructure project.