UND Robin Hall UFORCE Renovation

The University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking competitive bids for the Robin Hall UFORCE Renovation project, a comprehensive renovation of an unfinished basement space in Robin Hall to be used for UAS research and academic purposes. The procurement is being conducted through UND's Procurement Office, with solicitation number FM 260-2025, and is open to approved bidders on the North Dakota State Bidders List. Interested contractors must email jason.gallagher@und.edu to receive access to documents in the UND Jaggaer portal, with all bid submissions required through the https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UND website. The solicitation requires bidders to log into their company's UND supplier portal to respond to the bid, with specific guidance provided for new and returning suppliers. Key submission deadlines include a bid due date of July 2, 2025, with procurement contact Jason Gallagher available at (701) 777-2125 for any questions or clarifications. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to complete the basement renovation project for research and academic infrastructure.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must have active registration on the North Dakota State Bidders List and be capable of creating or accessing a UND supplier portal account. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contractors for this specific project. While a precise budget range is not specified in the available documentation, the renovation involves transforming an unfinished basement space, which suggests a potentially significant construction and infrastructure investment. Contractors interested in bidding will need to have experience in institutional renovation, specifically in academic and research facility environments, with the capability to convert an unfinished basement into a functional research and academic space. The procurement is specifically located in Grand Forks County, with the project being conducted at the University of North Dakota's Robin Hall facility.