North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum Audiovisual Services
The State Historical Society of North Dakota is seeking proposals for audiovisual services at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum located in Bismarck, Burleigh County. The procurement is a firm fixed-price contract for remodeling and updating audiovisual systems with a project term from March 17, 2025 to May 1, 2025. Key deliverables include implementing a comprehensive, IP-networked AV management system that integrates with existing amplifiers, speakers, and digital infrastructure across multiple venue spaces including the Missouri River Event Center, classrooms, Russell Reid Auditorium, Great Plains Theater, exhibit galleries, and public spaces. Offerors must have a minimum of three years experience with AV installations and proven project experience in commercial, public, or non-residential environments. The evaluation will use a 100-point scale, with 80 points allocated to technical proposals (60 points for scope of work strategy, 20 points for experience/qualifications) and 20 points for cost. Important dates include a mandatory building walkthrough on February 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT, initial questions due by February 18, 2025, and proposals due March 4, 2025, by 2:00 PM CT.
The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State if required and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2 million in commercial general liability, $2 million in automobile liability, workers compensation, $1 million in professional errors and omissions, and $5 million in cyber liability insurance for data hosting. The project requires full system configuration files to be editable by state personnel, with basic training provided, and seeks a universal AV management interface comparable to Q-SYS. While no specific budget is disclosed, funds have been appropriated for the project. The state reserves the right to extend the contract for an additional 60 days beyond the current termination date, with all work to be completed by June 30, 2025. Optional value-added services such as extended warranties or maintenance agreements can be proposed separately, and the contract allows for potential integration with the existing Paradigm light control system in Russell Reid Auditorium.
North Dakota 3/4/25, 3:00 PM 2/13/25, 1:00 AM Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Master Planning Services for the North Dakota State Capitol Complex
The State of North Dakota, specifically the Office of Management and Budget's Facility Management Division, is seeking qualified architectural firms to develop a comprehensive master plan for the State Capitol Complex in Bismarck. The project encompasses seven buildings totaling over 370,000 square feet across 160 acres, including the capitol tower, legislative and judicial wings, department of transportation building, state fleet facility, Liberty Memorial Building, Heritage Center, State Lab, and Governor's Residence. The master plan must provide a 20-year outlook, incorporating public and stakeholder engagement, office space and parking needs analysis, campus preservation and development recommendations, vehicle and pedestrian circulation planning, monument and statue location strategies, and probable cost estimates. Evaluation criteria will allocate 60 points for related experience, 25 points for professional personnel abilities, 10 points for firm description, and 5 points for statement of interest. Qualification submissions are due by 2:00 PM CST on December 31, 2025, with a selection process that includes short-list review, interviews scheduled for January 20-22, 2026, final ranking on January 23, 2026, contract negotiation from January 26-30, 2026, and service commencement on February 1, 2026. The anticipated project completion timeline is 6-8 months after contract award.
Non-resident corporations, LLCs, and LLPs must be registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State before contract execution. Location preference will be given to firms headquartered in North Dakota, as outlined in North Dakota Century Code 54-44.7-03. The nine-member Capitol Grounds Planning Commission will serve as the project steering committee, requiring the selected firm to attend a minimum of three meetings: a project kick-off, a milestone meeting, and a final presentation. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The State will not include an arbitration clause in the contract, and no specific pricing information, incumbent contractors, or funding sources are detailed in the Request for Qualifications. Interested firms should contact Julie Strom at (701) 328-2471 or jastrom@nd.gov to receive full RFQ submittal instructions, with additional questions to be directed to Brandon Solberg at bransolberg@nd.gov or (701) 328-4002.
North Dakota 12/31/25, 3:00 PM 12/5/25, 1:00 AM Printing- ND Blue Book
The North Dakota Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Central Services Division has issued a Request for Informal Bid (RFIB) for printing the 2025-2027 North Dakota Blue Book, specifically targeting Burleigh County. The procurement seeks a printer to produce 400 copies of the Blue Book with precise specifications, including a 6" x 9" finished size spanning 560 pages plus cover. The printing requirements include 150 pages of 4/4 color printing and 410 pages of black 1/1 printing, with specific requirements for cover stock and paper quality. The bid was posted on July 14, 2025, with a closing deadline of July 29, 2025, at 1:00 pm, and requires delivery by November 28, 2025, to the first floor of the State Capitol in Bismarck, North Dakota. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the State Procurement Office (SPO) Online system and provide detailed information about recycled paper content and total paper weight. The procurement is structured as an "all or none" bid, meaning vendors must propose a comprehensive solution for the entire project.
The solicitation includes a North Dakota printing preference, which means only bids from North Dakota bidders will be accepted in accordance with state law. This restriction effectively limits the competitive pool to in-state printing vendors. While the current bid documents do not explicitly outline set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, they do emphasize compliance with state registration requirements and tax exemption status. The previous bid summary from 2023 provides context on potential pricing, with the winning vendor in that cycle, Image Printing, submitting a total bid of $12,670.50, which equated to $38.03 per book. The current procurement appears to maintain a similar scale, suggesting a budget range between $12,000 and $15,000 for the entire project. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities, adherence to specific printing specifications, and the ability to meet precise delivery requirements to be considered for the contract.
North Dakota 7/29/25, 2:00 PM 7/14/25, 1:00 AM Anti-Ice 2400 Gallon Flatbed Kit
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking bids for seven Anti-Ice 2,400-gallon tank and plumbing kits designed for flatbed truck bodies, with the procurement targeting multiple NDDOT districts including Bismarck, Fargo, Valley City, Devils Lake, and Williston. The Request for Bid (RFB) Number 810-57-93-25-050 specifically requires standard production anti-ice sprayer systems with precise technical specifications, including rotationally molded polyethylene tanks, specific plumbing configurations, and integration with Force America SSC6100 CAN-BUS controllers. Bidders must provide comprehensive technical details about tank construction, stainless steel components, hydraulic system compatibility, and spray bar configurations. The bid was prepared on 08/19/2025, with bid submissions due on 09/08/2025 at 2:00 PM CST, and a proposed contract period from 09/15/2025 to 10/15/2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid, with vendors required to submit unit prices, manufacturer's warranties, training documentation, and comprehensive operator's and parts manuals.
The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the solicitation maintains standard non-discrimination statutes. Vendors must provide appropriate insurance coverage and be prepared for potential contract modifications. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the specification requires compatibility with existing Force America SSC6100 CAN-BUS controllers, suggesting potential integration requirements with current NDDOT infrastructure. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the procurement involves seven units across five districts, indicating a significant investment in winter road maintenance equipment. Successful bidders will be responsible for delivering the anti-ice sprayer systems to specified NDDOT district locations, providing on-site training, and ensuring full compliance with technical specifications and operational requirements.
North Dakota 9/8/25, 3:00 PM 8/19/25, 1:00 AM BSC Athletic Charter Bus
Bismarck State College (BSC) in North Dakota is seeking proposals for an athletic charter bus through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued for the college's Athletics Department. The procurement involves acquiring a new or pre-owned bus with no more than 160,000 miles, specifically designed to support transportation needs for multiple sports teams including baseball, basketball, wrestling, cross country, softball, track and field, and volleyball. The bus must meet detailed technical specifications, including a 50+ passenger capacity, electronic logging device readiness, a lavatory, and specific climate control and powertrain requirements. The evaluation process will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with 60 points allocated to the technical proposal and 40 points to the cost proposal, assessing factors such as product quality, availability, value-added options, and vendor expertise. Key dates for this opportunity include a posting date of October 2, 2025, with proposals due by October 5, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of October 17, 2025, with the contract term running from October 1, 2025, to March 1, 2026.
The RFP does not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, suggesting the opportunity is open to qualified bus dealers and manufacturers who can meet the technical requirements. The proposed budget for this procurement is approximately $550,000, to be paid as a cash offer. The solicitation emphasizes the bus's importance in supporting the college's athletic program goals and enhancing the institution's visibility and competitive success in the NAIA Frontier Conference. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration. Potential respondents should carefully review the detailed technical specifications in the RFP document and ensure their proposed bus meets or exceeds the outlined requirements. The procurement is specific to Burleigh County, North Dakota, and is focused on finding a suitable transportation solution for BSC's athletic program.
North Dakota 10/5/25, 5:00 PM 10/2/25, 1:00 AM