General Construction & Repair - Wahpeton

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton is seeking qualified contractors for a Time and Materials contract for general construction and repair services. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for various construction and maintenance tasks, including wall framing, drywall installation, door and window repair, roof and gutter work, flooring and ceiling repairs, demolition, site cleanup, and partition and cabinetry construction. The bid submission deadline is January 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a public bid opening at the Patterson Maintenance Center. NDSCS will award the contract to two ranked contractors, with the first-ranked contractor receiving priority for project assignments. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewals for up to four additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria include price, service, response time, overall capabilities, agreement to terms and conditions, and past performance metrics such as quote detail, timeline adherence, work accuracy, and invoice detail.

Contractors must meet specific qualifications, including providing three references, a valid contractor's license, and comprehensive insurance coverage. The general liability insurance must have minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability coverage of $500,000 per person and $2,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance. Pricing will be submitted as a firm hourly labor rate with materials marked up at a maximum of 10 percent. Historical project data indicates an average project cost of $28,583.55, with a range from $1,300.88 to $73,441.06 over the past three years. The winning contractor must accept NDSCS purchasing cards for payment without additional processing fees, with payment due within 30 days of invoice receipt. NDSCS reserves the right to use multiple contractors or skip-rank contractors if the first-ranked contractor cannot meet project timelines or quality standards within two business days of a work request. The contract is specific to Sargent County and will be rebid in 2031.