VCSU Throwing Cage Relocation

Valley City State University (VCSU) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for the Lokken Field Throwing Event Relocation project (Bid Number VCSU-2025-09-A) located at the W.E. Osmon Field House in Barnes County, North Dakota. The procurement seeks a contractor to completely relocate existing track and field throwing facilities, which includes removing current baseball dugouts and baseball diamond aggregate, and installing new shot put, discus/hammer throw rings, a throwing cage, and associated infrastructure. The bid will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive bidder meeting specified requirements, with work to be completed between August 1 and September 1, 2025. Bids are due on May 22, 2025, at 10:00am, and bidders must submit comprehensive responses including unit prices for specific line items such as mobilization, structure removal, equipment installation, topsoiling, and seeding. Specific technical qualifications include providing background checks for personnel, complying with North Dakota state regulations, and meeting detailed specifications for athletic field equipment and construction methods.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be a fixed-price agreement with potential adjustments, requiring the successful bidder to provide proof of insurance and sign a service contract. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract period, and VCSU will not be responsible for costs not originally included in the bid. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial investment in athletic facility infrastructure. The university will require extensive documentation and compliance from the selected contractor, including strict adherence to technical specifications and construction standards. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements beyond the physical relocation and reconstruction of the throwing facilities.