Parking Lot Sealing Project

Williston State College is seeking bids for a comprehensive parking lot sealing project in Williams County, North Dakota, identified as Bid Number WSC-2026-002. The procurement involves crack sealing up to 5,000 linear feet and applying two coats of sealcoat to campus parking lots, covering approximately 168,763 square feet of surface area. Contractors will be required to complete additional striping to mark parking spaces and traffic flow patterns. The bid was issued on June 25th, 2025, with bid questions due by July 2nd, 2025, and final bid responses required by July 9th, 2025 at 12:00 PM Central Time. A public bid opening is scheduled for July 9th, 2025 at 1:30 PM, with project completion mandated on or before August 15th, 2025. The college will award the contract to the most responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest bid, maintaining a preference for North Dakota-based vendors in the event of a tie. Evaluation criteria will focus on pricing, compliance with specifications, and the contractor's ability to meet the project's technical requirements and timeline.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it includes a preference for local North Dakota vendors. The contract term is initially set for the project completion date of August 15th, 2025, with a potential extension option of up to 12 months. Pricing will be firm-fixed for the first 160 days, with potential adjustments thereafter based on manufacturer's official notices. All freight and handling costs must be included in the item prices, with delivery specified as F.O.B. Destination to Williston State College at 1410 University Ave, Williston, ND 58801. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves sealing and striping a substantial parking lot area, suggesting a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement project fully funded by the college. Interested contractors should carefully review the attached parking lot map and detailed bid documentation to ensure complete understanding of the project's scope and requirements.