VCSU Underground Storage Tank Removal

Valley City State University (VCSU) in North Dakota's Barnes County is seeking a contractor to remove an underground storage tank. The scope of work includes disconnecting piping, excavating the tank, removing and disposing of the tank contents, soil sampling, and backfilling the excavated area. Vendors must be on the approved contractor list from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management - UST Program. The Request for Quote (RFQ) has a mandatory site visit requirement by August 15, 2024, and responses are due by August 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The project is expected to be completed by December 1, 2024. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on conformity with specifications, terms of delivery, quantity, quality, and serviceability, and VCSU reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Four contractors submitted bids, with the lowest bidder being J.D. Kraemer Enterprises, LLC, at $12,536.88 with a 2-week timeline. The other bidders, L2 Contracting, O'Day Equipment, and Star Enterprises - Strata, also met the requirements. The RFQ does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges.