Excavator

The State of North Dakota, specifically Williston State College and its TrainND Northwest division, is soliciting bids for the procurement of an excavator to be used in their various training programs. The required specifications include a full-size crawler excavator with tracks, manufactured in the year 2000 or newer, equipped with a hydraulic pin grabber attachment quick change system, and three different sized buckets with teeth. The maximum budget for this purchase is $250,000, and delivery is required as soon as possible after the award date, to be negotiated between TrainND and the successful bidder. The bid response deadline is February 21st, 2024, and a public bid opening will be held on March 6th, 2024. Award will be made to the responsible bidder with the lowest priced responsive bid.

The solicitation indicates that this project will be partially funded with federal funds from the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, and is subject to the associated federal laws and regulations. The contract opportunity is open to vendors within the state of North Dakota, specifically in Williams County. No specific set-aside designations, restrictions, or incumbent vendor information is provided in the documents. The award value is up to $250,000.