Automotive Hoists

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is seeking bids for a comprehensive automotive hoist procurement and replacement project through Invitation to Bid #25-015 for its Wahpeton campus in Sargent County. The solicitation requires the purchase, removal of existing equipment, installation, and annual inspection of multiple automotive hoists, specifically requesting 12 quantity 10K 2-Post hoists, 1 quantity 12K 2-Post hoist, 1 quantity 16K 2-Post hoist, and 14 quantity stack adapter kits. Acceptable manufacturers include Challenger Lifts, Devon Industries, Gray Manufacturing, Mohawk Lifts, Forward Lifts, and Total Automotive Lifting Solutions. Bidders must provide minimum three references and include trade-in valuations for existing hoists. An optional walk-through is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 2:30 PM CT, with questions due by November 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM CT. Sealed bids must be electronically submitted through the North Dakota State Procurement website by December 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT. Installation must occur during specific school breaks between December 2025 and June 2026, with installers required to be ALI Certified or equivalent.

The contract has an initial one-year term with options to renew for up to four additional years, with potential contract rebidding scheduled for 2030. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must provide post-installation load testing and certification, with NDSCS responsible for floor and electrical work. Payment will be made within thirty days of invoice receipt, and the institution's purchasing card is accepted without additional fees. The successful bidder will be required to sign a Service Contract and provide proof of insurance with NDSCS listed as additional insured. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple hoists and associated installation services, suggesting a potentially significant investment. Annual inspections during the warranty period will be covered by the bidder, with subsequent inspections priced at fair market value. Pricing must remain firm for the first 12 months, with potential price increase requests considered for subsequent renewal terms, subject to NDSCS approval.