NDSCS26-019 - High Pressure Boiler Welding

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid NDSCS26-019 for time-and-materials high-pressure boiler welding and related boiler services, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time through NDBuys. No set-aside or preference program applies, and the question and objection deadline of October 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time has passed. No pre-bid site inspection will be held. Bidders must be registered NDBuys suppliers to submit, and registration is free.

The scope covers maintenance, repair, alteration, and emergency welding on high-pressure boiler systems and pressure-retaining components at the NDSCS campus, 800 6th Street North, Wahpeton, North Dakota 58076. Work includes boiler tube and waterwall repairs, steam drum and mud drum repairs, pressure vessel and header welding, superheater and economizer tube repairs, pipe welding and fabrication, code-required weld inspections, emergency outage repairs, and non-destructive examination coordination. Work is scheduled as budget allows or need requires. No projects are currently planned, work volume is not guaranteed, and no budget has been established. Work occurs 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM Monday through Friday unless NDSCS approves extended hours.

Offerors must show at least three years of similar services, current R-Stamp Certification, and three independent references, with educational or governmental references preferred. They must also designate a dedicated service representative. All work must comply with the latest adopted ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME Section I and IX, National Board Inspection Code, OSHA regulations, and applicable state boiler inspection requirements. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $2 million per occurrence, automobile liability of $500,000 per person and $2 million per occurrence, statutory workers' compensation, and pollution liability of $5 million.

Pricing requires billable hourly rates for Millwright Welder and R-Stamp Welder services, with travel, per diem, and standard tools included. Materials markup may not exceed 10%. Bidders must itemize billable hours per person, materials costs, additional project costs, and estimated completion timelines. Bids must remain firm for at least 180 days from the closing deadline. The bid form also asks whether offerors have a local presence in Wahpeton and whether they will accept state purchasing cards without passing through a processing fee.

Award goes to the responsible offeror with the lowest-priced response that is responsive to specifications. Evaluation criteria include price, service, response time, overall capabilities, agreement to terms and conditions, R-Stamp Certification, and past performance. Anticipated contract start is approximately February 8, 2027, with an initial term and NDSCS renewal option for up to four additional 12-month periods. Procurement Officer Jen Steinborn can be reached at 701-671-2428 or jennifer.steinborn@ndscs.edu.