Albert Ekre Grassland Preserve Building Repair

North Dakota State University (NDSU) has issued an Invitation for Bid (ITB Number NDSUSW3072025) for building repair services at the Albert Ekre Grassland Preserve near Walcott, located in Sargent County. The procurement seeks comprehensive repair and restoration work on three historic structures: a barn, a newer log cabin, and an older log cabin. Specific repair requirements include roof framing repair and wood shingle replacement for the barn, log replacement and chinking for the newer log cabin, and log edge cleaning and chinking for the older log cabin. Bidders are invited to submit separate bids for each building or a combined bid for all three structures, with an emphasis on maintaining the historic aesthetic while addressing structural deterioration. The bid was issued on 03/07/2025, with bids due on 04/11/2025 by 2:00 PM CST. Mandatory in-person site visits are required, and interested contractors can contact Edward DeKeyser to arrange visits. The project timeline spans from April 1st, 2025, to October 15th, 2026, with the contract to be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance with specific endorsement requirements. Pricing must be submitted in U.S. currency, and bidders are allowed flexible pricing options with separate total price submissions for individual buildings and a combined total price for all three structures. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires contractors with expertise in historic building restoration and preservation techniques. The bid documents do not explicitly state a specific budget range or total project value, but interested contractors should be prepared to provide detailed pricing for structural repairs that prioritize maintaining the historical integrity of the grassland preserve's buildings. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability, historical restoration experience, and the ability to complete the project within the specified timeline.