Lidgerwood 1Stop Tank Removal and Assessment
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive environmental remediation project in Lidgerwood, Sargent County, focusing on the former Lidgerwood One Stop gas station located at 117 Wiley Avenue South. The procurement involves removing two underground storage tanks, conducting a detailed Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, and performing a comprehensive environmental investigation. Specific project requirements include preparing a Sampling and Analysis Plan, conducting five soil borings, installing three temporary groundwater monitoring wells, completing a groundwater survey, and collecting and analyzing soil and groundwater samples. Bidders must possess at least five years of experience in underground storage tank removal and environmental assessment, provide three project examples, and be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM). The bid response deadline is August 4, 2025, with the contract period spanning from August 15, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The successful contractor will be required to prepare a comprehensive report and conduct a risk-based analysis using the North Dakota Risk-Based Corrective Action (NDRBCA) procedure, with the ultimate goal of restoring the contaminated site to a safe condition.
The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded to the most responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, with a firm-fixed pricing structure during the initial contract period. While no specific budget range is detailed, the project is funded through the state's Brownfields Response Program, which suggests potential federal grant support. The contractor cannot have outstanding notices of violation and must comply with state environmental regulations. Potential bidders should note that the contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments if renewal options are considered. The project involves comprehensive environmental assessment protocols, including detailed soil and groundwater sampling, laboratory analysis, and risk evaluation using the NDRBCA technical guidance and computational tools. Contractors will be expected to work closely with the NDDEQ and adhere to strict quality assurance and quality control standards outlined in the Brownfields Quality Assurance Project Plan.
North Dakota 8/4/25, 4:00 PM 7/15/25, 1:00 AM Student Uniform Services
The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton is seeking a uniform rental services vendor for its Diesel Technology and Automotive programs through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for student and faculty uniforms. The procurement covers comprehensive uniform services for approximately 360 students annually, including weekly laundry, delivery, locker provision, inventory tracking with barcode systems, and customizable entry mats with cleaning services. Each student will receive a minimum of 5.5 complete uniforms per week, consisting of pants, shirts, jackets, and lab coats, with all uniforms to be labeled with employee names and feature the NDSCS emblem. The proposal evaluation will award points based on technical proposal (80 points), experience and qualifications (10 points), and cost proposal (20 points), with proposals due December 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT via electronic submission through the North Dakota State Procurement Office Online system. Sizing will occur during NDSCS Student Registration days in April-August 2026, with full implementation required by August 21, 2026. The initial contract term is one year (2026-2027), with options for annual renewal up to nine additional years, ultimately to be rebid in 2036.
The RFP does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The current incumbent vendor is Vestis, and the procurement indicates fiscal year 2025 expenses were approximately $137,000 for the two participating departments. Contractors must possess a minimum of five years of experience in uniform rental services and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability ($500,000 per person, $2,000,000 per occurrence), and workers' compensation, with NDSCS named as additional insured. Payment terms are net 30 days following correct invoice receipt, with purchase card payments accepted without additional fees. Contractors must include transportation, lodging, and per diem costs in their proposal price and ensure compliance with Federal Rehabilitation Act Section 508 standards and North Dakota state requirements. Pricing will be firm-fixed with provisions for potential adjustments after the initial 12-month period, subject to NDSCS approval and requiring supporting documentation for any proposed increases.
North Dakota 12/9/25, 4:00 PM 11/5/25, 1:00 AM Affordable Housing Project Progress Monitoring
The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive monitoring services for the Affordable Housing Project, specifically the rehabilitation of the Jewel City 2 apartment complex, a seven-unit multifamily residential rental property located in Rolla, North Dakota. The selected contractor will be responsible for performing an initial detailed project review within 21 days of contract start, which includes evaluating building and site plans, ensuring compliance with state and local building codes, accessibility requirements, and Fair Housing standards. Monthly site visits are mandatory to review construction progress and draw funding, with written monitoring reports required within five business days of each visit. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using a 100-point system, with 60 points allocated to technical criteria (40 points for Scope of Work Strategy and 20 points for Experience and Qualifications) and 40 points for cost proposals. Key submission deadlines include January 5, 2026, for questions and objections, and January 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT for proposal submissions, with a notice of intent to award anticipated on January 26, 2026, and contract commencement on February 1, 2026.
Offerors must be registered and active on SAM.gov and demonstrate substantial experience in affordable housing development financed through complex mechanisms, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, National Housing Trust Fund, and HOME Investment Partnership Program. The contract will require the contractor to cover all travel expenses, including transportation, lodging, and per diem for monthly site visits to Rolla. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, contractors must have proven expertise in affordable housing monitoring and be capable of navigating intricate financing structures. The contract term is approximately 18 months, extending through July 2027, with a potential option for extension. Although the exact contract value is not specified, the agreement will be structured as a firm fixed-price contract with payment based on a negotiated schedule contingent upon approved invoices and progress reports. Contractors will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional errors and omissions policies, with the State of North Dakota named as an additional insured.
North Dakota 1/23/26, 1:00 PM 12/22/25, 1:00 AM NOI - Sourcewell Johnson Controls
The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is seeking to participate in a Sourcewell cooperative contract (Number 070121-JHN) with Johnson Controls, Inc. for HVAC systems procurement. The contract is currently effective from 10/14/2021 to 8/12/2025, with a potential renewal through 8/12/2026, and will serve Sargent County and the broader North Dakota University System. This procurement will involve purchasing HVAC systems and related equipment on an as-needed basis from the full contract catalog. Vendors must submit comprehensive electronic responses by September 9, 2025, at 4:00 pm CST through the State Procurement Online system. Required submission materials include detailed company information, contact details, point-by-point specifications, value-added features, and complete cost information. Submissions must adhere to specific technical requirements, including a maximum of five clearly labeled documents, with each file limited to 50MB. The primary evaluation criteria center on cost savings, with the Sourcewell contract offering more favorable pricing compared to standard Johnson Controls pricing.
The procurement is authorized under SBHE 803.1 (2) and N.D.C.C. 15-10-28, which permits higher education institutions to enter cooperative agreements with other educational entities. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly noted, vendors will be evaluated on their ability to meet technical specifications and provide competitive pricing. The contract allows for flexible, as-needed purchasing of HVAC systems, suggesting potential variability in total contract value. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the cooperative nature of the contract implies potential cost efficiencies for participating institutions. The procurement process is structured to ensure comprehensive vendor evaluation, with a focus on technical capabilities, responsiveness, and value-added features that can support the HVAC system needs of the North Dakota State College of Science and potentially other participating educational institutions.
North Dakota 9/9/25, 5:00 PM 9/2/25, 1:00 AM Remediation of Former M&H Gas Station in Wahpeton, ND
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) is soliciting proposals for the remediation of the former M&H Gas Station located at 701 Dakota Avenue in Wahpeton, ND. The project, identified as RFP #303-23-013, involves comprehensive environmental remediation activities focused on excavating contaminated soil, conducting analytical sampling, grading with clean fill, and reseeding the site. Specific project requirements include preparing a Remedial Action Workplan, developing a Sampling and Analysis Plan, and completing all remedial and sampling activities between April 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. The technical proposal evaluation will assess vendors on a 60-point scale, with 40 points allocated to scope of work strategy and 20 points to experience and qualifications. Proposals are due February 24, 2025, by 2:00 PM CT, with potential presentations scheduled for the week of March 3rd, 2025, and an anticipated contract award by March 7, 2025. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in environmental science assessment and remediation, and cannot have received any NDDEQ Notices of Violation within the past year.
The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on enterprise types. The project is contingent upon federal funding approval and targets a contaminated soil volume not expected to exceed 50 cubic yards. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the site, previously a gas station from 1951 to 1994, was purchased by the City of Wahpeton in 2021 with plans to convert it to green space. The contract includes standard insurance requirements, including $2,000,000 commercial general liability and automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation. Though no specific budget range is detailed in the documents, the project involves excavation of approximately 10,000 square feet with a maximum vertical extent of 13 feet, suggesting a moderate-scale remediation effort. The project will require precise soil management, including backfilling excavated areas with uncontaminated materials and seeding the entire site lot with a specific grass seed mix consisting of Kentucky bluegrass, creeping red fescue, and annual rye.
North Dakota 2/24/25, 3:00 PM 2/4/25, 1:00 AM