solicitation+amendment+#1.docx

This document is a Solicitation Amendment #1 issued by Minot State University for the South Dome Parking Lot Paving project located in Minot, North Dakota. The solicitation seeks a contractor to mill and repave the south-side of the north Dome parking lot, covering an area of 190 feet by 220 feet, with specific requirements including a 4-inch mill depth, cement stabilization in two 2-inch lifts, and 12 inches of stabilization following North Dakota Department of Transportation specifications. The bid response deadline is set for May 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT, with a proposed contract period from June 3, 2025, to August 22, 2025. The procurement will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an all-or-none basis.

The project budget appears to range from $42,000 to $60,000, with potential liquidated damages of approximately $3,000 per day for completion delays beyond the 14-day stabilization timeline. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional errors and omissions insurance. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be required to meet detailed technical specifications for aggregate, asphalt cement, and paving procedures. The bid opening will be conducted onsite at the Minot State University Administration Building, indicating a local procurement focused on regional contractors.