UND Wilkerson Hall Freight Elevator Upgrade

The University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking qualified contractors for a freight elevator upgrade project in Wilkerson Hall, located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. This procurement solicitation, identified as FM 275-2026, is being managed through UND's Procurement Office and will be conducted pursuant to North Dakota Century Code. The primary objective is to upgrade the existing freight elevator in Wilkerson Hall, with specific technical requirements and scope detailed in the bid documents. Interested vendors must email jason.gallagher@und.edu to obtain access to complete bid documentation through the UND Jaggaer portal. The solicitation is open to approved bidders on the North Dakota State Bidders List, with a bid submission deadline of September 25, 2025. Vendors are required to log into their company's UND supplier portal to respond to the bid, with new vendors needing to contact the procurement officer for login instructions. Potential bidders can also access bid information through the official website at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UND.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation appears open to qualified vendors who are on the North Dakota State Bidders List. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate technical competence in elevator upgrade and installation services. The procurement process requires vendors to have or establish a supplier portal account with UND, which may serve as an initial qualification screening mechanism. No specific incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure details are provided in the current documentation. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the freight elevator upgrade project. Vendors interested in participating must communicate directly with Jason Gallagher, the Procurement Officer, who can be reached at (701) 777-2125 or jason.gallagher@und.edu for additional information or clarification about the bidding process and project requirements.