Well Control Simulator

TrainDN Northwest, a division of Williston State College located in Williams County, North Dakota, is soliciting bids for a full-scale well control simulator through Invitation for Bid (IFB) WSC-2025-001. The procurement seeks a comprehensive training simulator with capabilities for drilling, workover, and cased hole operations, specifically designed for well control workforce training courses. Key deliverables include a floor model simulator with joystick control for drilling and break handle for workover, along with comprehensive delivery and installation services. These services encompass software installation, factory acceptance testing, shipping arrangements, and a "train-the-trainer" program. The bid timeline requires questions to be submitted by December 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM CT, with final bid responses due January 8, 2025, at 12:30 PM CT. A public bid opening is scheduled for January 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT at the TrainND Northwest Workforce Training Center. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis with firm fixed pricing, requiring full hardware, software, installation, and freight cost inclusion.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be executed with a term beginning on the effective date and concluding upon equipment delivery and installation, with potential for a 12-month extension. A mandatory 12-month warranty is required following delivery, training, and site acceptance. No advance payments will be permitted, and the state will not cover local, state, or federal taxes. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the documents, the procurement represents a significant investment in workforce training technology for the well control industry. Electronic submissions through the State Procurement Office Online system are mandatory, with PDF-formatted documents with signatures being acceptable. Bidders should note that physical attendance at the Bid Response Opening is not required, and the review committee will contact vendors if additional clarification is needed.