Sanitation Truck/Front Loading and Rear Loading Packer
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking proposals for the procurement of two specialized sanitation trucks through a firm fixed-price contract. The solicitation specifically requires one front loading refuse truck with chassis to be delivered to North Dakota State University in Fargo and one rear loading packer with chassis to be delivered to the North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown. Both vehicles must be new, current model year, and capable of operating in extreme weather conditions. The RFP, issued on 06/19/2025, requires proposals to be submitted by 07/23/2025 at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an expected contract start date of 08/13/2025. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using a 100-point scale, with 60 points allocated to the technical proposal (focusing on scope of work strategy and experience/qualifications) and 40 points for the cost proposal. Required truck features include air conditioning, specific engine and transmission specifications, monitoring cameras, LED lighting, and a minimum twelve-month warranty. The contractor will also be required to provide 3 hours of training at each delivery location.
No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for integration. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with payments made based on completed and inspected delivered units. Each invoice submitted must include serial numbers of installed equipment, delivery location, and the NDDOT-assigned vehicle license number. The contract will terminate upon successful delivery and acceptance of both truck units. Potential bidders should note that the state will not make advance payments, and the procurement is specifically focused on acquiring specialized sanitation trucks for university and state hospital use in North Dakota.
North Dakota
7/23/25, 3:00 PM 6/19/25, 1:00 AM Sanitation Truck/Front Loading and Rear Loading Packer
The North Dakota Department of Transportation's Financial Management Division is seeking proposals for the procurement of two specialized sanitation trucks through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The solicitation requires one front loading refuse truck to be delivered to North Dakota State University in Fargo and one rear loading packer to be delivered to the North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown. Both vehicles must be new, current model year units that are completely assembled, painted, tested, and designed to operate in extreme weather conditions. The RFP specifies detailed technical requirements for chassis specifications, compaction unit characteristics, and performance standards. Evaluation of proposals will utilize a 100-point scale, with 60 points allocated to the technical proposal (40 points for scope of work strategy and 20 points for experience and qualifications) and 40 points for the cost proposal. The RFP was issued on July 24, 2025, with proposals due by 2:00 PM Central Time on August 19, 2025, and the contract is expected to commence approximately September 1, 2025.
The procurement follows North Dakota's state procurement regulations and includes specific requirements for vendor qualifications. Each truck must include a minimum 12-month warranty, comprehensive operating manuals, and mandatory 3-hour training sessions at each delivery location. The state reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may engage in negotiations with potential vendors. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors meeting the technical and performance specifications. Vendors will be required to provide fully operational vehicles that meet the state's stringent technical requirements, with payments to be made based on completed and inspected individual delivered units and no advanced payments permitted. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves the purchase of two specialized sanitation trucks with comprehensive technical specifications and performance expectations.
North Dakota
8/19/25, 3:00 PM 7/24/25, 1:00 AM Printing- 2026 ND Travel Guide & Hunting Fishing Guide
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is seeking a printing contractor for the 2026 ND Travel Guide and Hunting/Fishing Guide through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 110.7-25-077. The procurement involves printing 200,000 and 225,000 copies of the Travel Guide, and 40,000 and 50,000 copies of the Hunting & Fishing Guide, with specific detailed requirements. Publications must be printed on 100# white gloss text for covers and 50# white coated text for interior pages, utilizing four-color process printing with full bleeds, sized at 8" x 10". The bid is structured as an "all or none" award, with the winner determined by the lowest total price for both publications. Key deliverable dates include artwork provision by end of November 2025, pre-press proofs due in December 2025, with a minimum of 125,000 Travel Guide copies and 20,000 Hunting & Fishing Guide copies required by January 9, 2026, and remaining copies due by April 10, 2026. The solicitation requires on-site press checks with ND Department of Commerce representatives. The bid closing deadline is September 11, 2025, at 1:00 PM.
The procurement includes a North Dakota printing preference, giving advantage to resident North Dakota bidders. Pricing must be firm-fixed with freight costs included in unit prices, and the state is tax-exempt. Bidders must comply with Secretary of State registration requirements and provide recycled content reporting. The bid includes specific packaging and labeling instructions for printed materials. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the previous year's bid (for 2025 publications) involved five printing vendors: Forum Communications, Walsworth Publishing, Publication Printers, Solo Printing, and Millenium Printing. The most recent comparable contract was awarded to Publication Printers for approximately $189,277.34. Delivery will be FOB to specified locations in Fargo and Bismarck, North Dakota. Vendors must be prepared to meet detailed specifications and delivery schedules, with the potential award covering the complete printing services for both guide publications.
North Dakota
9/11/25, 2:00 PM 8/22/25, 1:00 AM Aviation Maintenance Training Systems
North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is seeking to procure Aviation Maintenance Training Systems through Invitation to Bid (ITB #25-006), with the procurement targeting specific aviation training equipment for their program. The solicitation includes three primary components: a Runnable 6 Cylinder Reciprocating Engine on Engine Test Stand with carburetor, a Basic Electricity Trainer, and an Aircraft Wiring & Maintenance Practices Trainer. Bids are due by March 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM CT, with a questions deadline of February 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT. Bidders must provide at least three references from Higher Educational Institutions that have previously purchased similar aviation maintenance training systems. The evaluation criteria will consider price, equivalent function/quality, warranty, availability/delivery date, and compliance with ITB terms and conditions. Delivery is required by June 1, 2025 to the Fargo Jet Center, specifically at 1756 23rd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102, with a liftgate delivery requirement due to the absence of a loading dock.
The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are structured as net 30 days after delivery and acceptance, with an option to pay via purchasing card without additional processing fees. NDSCS has a sales tax exemption number (E-5417), which may provide financial advantages for potential vendors. The contract appears to be a one-time purchase with no renewal options, suggesting this is a singular procurement event for specialized educational equipment. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement is clearly focused on comprehensive aviation maintenance training systems for educational purposes. The successful vendor will need to demonstrate technical capability, provide comprehensive training equipment, and meet the specific delivery and specification requirements outlined in the ITB.
North Dakota
3/6/25, 3:00 PM 2/19/25, 1:00 AM Indirect Cost Rate Proposal Consulting Services
The North Dakota Department of Commerce intends to procure noncompetitive consulting services from Eide Bailly LLP to prepare federally compliant indirect cost rate proposals for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The procurement will focus on comprehensive services including reviewing historical indirect costs, calculating appropriate indirect cost rates, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements under 2 CFR Part 200. Specific deliverables include detailed reports and supporting schedules to be submitted electronically to the agency's finance office in Bismarck, with two distinct phases of work: the first deliverable due by April 30, 2026 for FY 2027 and the second due by April 30, 2027 for FY 2028. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the SPO Online system by August 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, with Procurement Officer Chad Keech available to address any questions. The contract is structured as a new one-year agreement with potential for two 12-month renewals, emphasizing the specialized nature of the consulting work required.
The procurement appears to be a sole-source or noncompetitive contract specifically targeting Eide Bailly LLP, justified by their extensive experience in developing indirect rate proposals compliant with Uniform Guidance and their established knowledge of the agency's financial operations. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The contract's pricing is structured with an annual 3.5% billing rate increase, starting at $5,175 for the first year (up from $5,000 in the previous period) and increasing to $5,350 for the second year. The contract will cover Cass County and is issued by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, with no physical delivery of goods required. All final reports and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically, highlighting the digital nature of the contract's execution and deliverables.
North Dakota
8/7/25, 6:00 PM 7/31/25, 1:00 AM