South Dome Parking Lot Paving

Minot State University has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the South Dome Parking Lot Paving project located in Williams County, North Dakota. The procurement seeks a contractor to mill and repave the south-side of the north Dome parking lot, which covers an area of 190 feet by 220 feet. The specific project requirements include a 4-inch mill depth with cement stabilization performed in two 2-inch lifts and 12 inches of stabilization, following North Dakota Department of Transportation specifications for hot mix asphalt pavement installation. The bid response deadline is set for May 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT, with a proposed contract period from June 3, 2025, to August 22, 2025. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract to be awarded on an all-or-none basis. Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional errors and omissions insurance. The project includes stringent quality control and testing requirements, with potential liquidated damages of approximately $3,000 per day for completion delays beyond the 14-day stabilization timeline.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total project budget appears to be in the range of $42,000 to $60,000, based on the daily liquidated damages calculation and project duration. Contractors will be responsible for detailed technical compliance, including specific aggregate designations, precise asphalt cement specifications, and adherence to detailed paving and stabilization procedures. The bid opening will be conducted onsite at the Minot State University Administration Building, indicating a local procurement focused on regional contractors. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Interested bidders must carefully review the technical specifications and insurance requirements, as the contract demands comprehensive technical expertise in parking lot milling, stabilization, and asphalt paving consistent with state transportation department standards.