DSU Requests Quotes + installation of (Heat Pumps)

Dickinson State University (DSU) in Stutsman County, North Dakota, is conducting a procurement opportunity for the purchase and installation of six Daikin SMARTSOURCE heat pump units at Klinefelter Hall, located at 233 Campus Drive in Dickinson. The solicitation, numbered 120.29-29-026, seeks vendors to provide and install heat pump units with a 1 Ton capacity, specifically the Daikin SMARTSOURCE model WSRC or an equivalent. The university will supply and coordinate an electrician for installation and work with ETS for monitoring purposes. Potential bidders must submit their quotes by September 9, 2025, at 1:00 pm Mountain Time, with a question deadline of September 4, 2025. Vendors can submit responses via email, mail, or through the State Procurement Office (SPO) Online system. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsible vendor, considering factors such as conformity with specifications, delivery terms, quality, and serviceability. The required delivery date for the heat pump units is October 15, 2025.

The procurement opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on participating vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly identified in the documentation. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or award value for the heat pump procurement. DSU will not pay sales tax and will process payments within 45 calendar days of receiving a correct invoice, with the option to use a government credit card for payment. Vendors are expected to accept the credit card without passing processing fees back to the institution. The university reserves the right to reject commodities or services that do not meet the specified requirements. Bidders are encouraged to register with the Vendor Registry to receive future bidding opportunity notifications. The procurement contact is Trent G. Myran, who can be reached at 701-502-4418 or trent.myran@dickinsonstate.edu for any questions or clarifications.