Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Qualifications for License and Bonded Contractors

Issuing Agency

City of Bismarck

Location

North Dakota

Published Date

Jan 13, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Request for Qualifications for License and Bonded Contractors
Category:	Public Works
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Bismarck Public Works Utility Operations Department requests written qualifications from licensed and bonded contractors with the City of Bismarck for the purpose of Service Line Identification based on Federal Environmental Protection Agency and the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality Lead Service Line Identification requirements. This project anticipates funding from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program. Bidder’s attention is called to the SRF requirements in the bid package. Each contractor is subject to the following requirements: Bidders are required to comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title 40 CFR Part 33– Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in the United States Environmental Protection Agency Programs. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this regulation concern utilization of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and are explained in the specifications. The goal for MBE is 2% of the total dollar value of the project. The goal for WBE is 3% of the total dollar value of the project. To demonstrate a good faith effort to comply, bidders must include the MBE/WBE subcontractor solicitation form in the bid package. Potholing to identify service line(s) material must be completed via hydro-excavation(hydrovac). Each pothole will require a clear image of the service line material identified. Potholes must be backfilled and restored to original condition. The complete specification packet is available by emailing City of Bismarck Public Works Utility Department at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. , by contacting Amber Araujo 701-355-1700 option 4, or online at https://www.bismarcknd.gov/bids.aspx . Written qualifications will be accepted until February 20, 2026, and must include the following: Contractors License with the State of North Dakota Bonding with the City of Bismarck Certificate of Liability Insurance LSLI Compliance Acknowledgement Form Certification Regarding Disbarment, Suspensions and Other Responsibility Matters MBE/WBE Subcontractor Solicitation Information Form Notification of Subcontracts Awarded Form Experience and Performance All contractors who submit the required documents and meet the requirements will be placed on the prequalified list. They must maintain their status as a licensed and bonded status with the City of Bismarck to remain on the list. Contractors on the prequalified list will get detailed project information no later than March 31, 2026. Qualifications can be submitted electronically to: For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. or be sent or delivered to: Michael Mart, Director of Utility Operations, City of Bismarck Public Works, 601 South 26th Street, P.O. Box 5503, Bismarck, ND 58506-5503. RFQ -LSLI Contractors for Potholing LSLI Compliance Acknowledgement Form Certification Regarding Disbarment, Suspensions and Other Responsibility Matters MBE/WBE Subcontractor Solicitation Information Form Notification of Subcontracts Awarded Form ND DEQ SRF Specification Packet Publication Date/Time: 1/13/2026 5:00 AM Publication Information: Bismarck Tribune Closing Date/Time: 2/20/2026 11:59 PM Submittal Information: Public Works Utility Operations, 601 S 26th St, PO Box 5503, Bismarck, ND 58506 Contact Person: Amber Araujo, 701-355-1700 option 4, or publicworksutility@bismarcknd.gov Business Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday-Friday Special Requirements: North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality Lead Service Line Replacement SRF requirements. Related Documents: RFQ -LSLI Contractors for Potholing SRF Specification Package LSLI Compliance Acknowledgment Form Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension Subcontractors Form MBE-WBE Form

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR LICENSE AND BONDED CONTRACTORS

The City of Bismarck Public Works Utility Operations Department requests written qualifications from

licensed and bonded contractors with the City of Bismarck for the purpose of Service Line Identification

based on Federal Environmental Protection Agency and the North Dakota Department of Environmental

Quality Lead Service Line Identification requirements. This project anticipates funding from the Drinking

Water State Revolving Fund program. Bidder’s attention is called to the SRF requirements in the bid

package.

Each contractor is subject to the following requirements:

• Bidders are required to comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.

• Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title 40 CFR Part 33– Participation by

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in the United States Environmental Protection Agency

Programs. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this regulation concern utilization

of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE), and Small Business

Enterprises (SBE) and are explained in the specifications.

• The goal for MBE is 2% of the total dollar value of the project. The goal for WBE is 3% of the total

dollar value of the project. To demonstrate a good faith effort to comply, bidders must include

the MBE/WBE subcontractor solicitation form in the bid package.

• Potholing to identify service line(s) material must be completed via hydro-excavation(hydrovac).

o Each pothole will require a clear image of the service line material identified.

o Potholes must be backfilled and restored to original condition.

The complete specification packet is available by emailing City of Bismarck Public Works Utility

Department at publicworksutility@bismarcknd.gov, by contacting Amber Araujo 701-355-1700 option 4,

or online at https://www.bismarcknd.gov/bids.aspx.

Written qualifications will be accepted until February 20, 2026, and must include the following:

• Contractors License with the State of North Dakota

• Bonding with the City of Bismarck

• Certificate of Liability Insurance

• LSLI Compliance Acknowledgement Form

• Certification Regarding Disbarment, Suspensions and Other Responsibility Matters

• MBE/WBE Subcontractor Solicitation Information Form

• Notification of Subcontracts Awarded Form

• Experience and Performance

All contractors who submit the required documents and meet the requirements will be placed on the

prequalified list. They must maintain their status as a licensed and bonded status with the City of Bismarck

to remain on the list. Contractors on the prequalified list will get detailed project information no later

than March 31, 2026.

Qualifications can be submitted electronically to: publicworksutility@bismarcknd.gov or be sent or

delivered to: Michael Mart, Director of Utility Operations, City of Bismarck Public Works, 601 South 26th

Street, P.O. Box 5503, Bismarck, ND 58506-5503.

Dated this 13th day of January 2026.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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