Sign Truck Package - Williston

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive sign truck package specifically for the Williston District, located in Williams County. The procurement involves acquiring a fully outfitted sign truck with specific technical requirements, including a sign body, crane refurbishment, hydraulic components, catwalk, power inverter, and various accessories. Potential bidders must be reputable custom truck body builders with a minimum of five years of experience in similar projects. The RFP requires detailed documentation, including operator's manuals, technical repair guides, and comprehensive warranty information. Proposals are due on October 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with an anticipated contract award date of November 4, 2025. The contract will be awarded based on an evaluation system that allocates 80 points to technical merit and 20 points to cost, focusing on bidders' experience, qualifications, and strict adherence to technical specifications. The contract term is set from November 11, 2025, to September 11, 2026, with a potential six-month extension option.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The NDDOT will provide the existing truck chassis to the successful vendor by November 25, 2025, with crane components to be removed and reused in the new configuration. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project appears to be fully funded with appropriated and identified funds. The procurement emphasizes technical specifications and vendor capabilities over specific organizational requirements. Although a precise budget range was not specified, the comprehensive nature of the sign truck package and the detailed technical requirements suggest a significant investment in specialized transportation equipment for maintenance and infrastructure support. The successful vendor will need to demonstrate not only technical competence but also the ability to deliver a fully integrated and functional sign truck package that meets the NDDOT's exacting standards.