NAWS Pipeline Condition Assessment Ward and McLean Counties, ND

The state and local contracting opportunity is for a pipeline condition assessment project in Ward and McLean Counties, North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Water Resources and the North Dakota State Water Commission are procuring pressure testing and potential leak repairs for the Northwest Area Water Supply (NAWS) main transmission pipeline in these two counties. The project involves a 120-day period of work to be completed by the selected contractor, including pressure testing and addressing any identified leaks. Key deliverables include a substantial completion date of May 15, 2025 and a final completion date of June 30, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2024, and the bid opening date is August 31, 2024, with the contract award anticipated by September 30, 2024. The contract is a fixed-price agreement, and the estimated project value is between $2.5 and $3 million.

There are no set-asides or incumbent contractors specified in the contract documents. The contract is open to all responsible bidders, and the award will be made to the bidder with the lowest priced, responsive bid. Bidders must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including nondiscrimination and Israel boycott prohibitions. Bid responses are subject to North Dakota open records laws after the bid opening. The contract term is for the duration of the 120-day project, with no renewal options.