Weather Radar Tower

The North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board is seeking bids for the design, build, and installation of a weather radar tower at its Bowman, ND airport site. The project involves the design and construction of a 60-foot 4-leg steel tower structure capable of supporting a 22-foot diameter radome and associated radar equipment. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the tower design, fabrication, and erection, while the Department of Water Resources will provide a level, compacted earthen pad for the tower foundation. Detailed performance requirements are outlined in the Invitation for Bid, including live load capacities, wind load considerations, and coordination with the radome and radar equipment vendor. The bid response deadline is March 24, 2024, and the contract period is from the effective date through September 30, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder with the lowest priced responsive bid, and North Dakota procurement preference laws may apply.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are specified. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The available documentation does not include any details about possible award values or budget ranges for this state and local government contract opportunity located in Bowman County, North Dakota.