NDSU Concrete for 2 PENS

North Dakota State University (NDSU) is seeking bids for a concrete construction project at the Carrington Research Center, located at 663 Highway 281 North in Carrington, ND. The procurement involves installing concrete for two animal research pens, each measuring 58'x74' x 6" thick, with rebar inclusion. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires contractors to submit detailed specifications and descriptive literature electronically through the State Procurement Online system by the bid response deadline of 04/21/2025 at 2:00 PM CST. A mandatory site visit is required for all potential bidders, with contact available through Mike Ostlie for project inquiries. The contract period is scheduled from March 24th to September 12th, 2025, with the bid to be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, compliance with specifications, and ability to meet project requirements, with all pricing to be submitted in US currency and inclusive of all discounts and deductions.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does emphasize compliance with North Dakota state non-discrimination regulations. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating commercial general liability and automobile liability with minimum limits of $500,000 per person and $2,000,000 per occurrence. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documentation, the project involves significant concrete infrastructure installation for research facilities. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the project appears to be a new construction initiative. The contract includes provisions for potential termination, confidentiality requirements, and evidence preservation. Interested contractors must demonstrate technical capability to complete the specialized concrete work for research facility pens, with a focus on precise construction specifications and adherence to NDSU's detailed project requirements.