Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Qualifications for License and Bonded Contractors

Issuing Agency

City of Bismarck

Location

North Dakota

Published Date

Oct 17, 2025

Closing Date

Nov 7, 2025

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 being placed on a prequalified list for homeowners to solicit bids for replacement of their property’s lead or galvanized service line based on Federal Environmental Protection Agency and the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality Lead Service Line Replacement requirements . Each contractor is subject to the following requirements: Bidders on this work will be required to comply with American Iron and Steel requirements of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this regulation are explained in the specifications. 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. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. To minimize surface disruption, environmental impacts, and costs associated with surface restoration, the project will require the use of trenchless construction methods (e.g., pipe pulling, pipe bursting, directional drilling) for the replacement of lead or galvanized service lines. The firm must demonstrate experience with trenchless technologies specific to water service lines in urban, suburban, and/or constrained environments. 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 shall address the contractor’s ability to perform the necessary services in a timely manner. Written qualifications shall be limited to a maximum of 10 single-sided or 5 double-sided pages on standard letter (8-1/2x11) paper. Submissions must include the following: License with the City of Bismarck Bonding with the City of Bismarck LSLR Compliance Acknowledgement Form Certification Regarding Disbarment, Suspensions and Other Responsibility Matters Experience and Performance An evaluation of the written qualifications received will be conducted. All contractors who meet the qualifications will be placed on the prequalified list. Contractors must maintain their status as a licensed and bonded contractor with the City of Bismarck to remain on the prequalified list. Written qualifications from qualified contractors will be accepted until November 7, 2025. Submit four (4) copies to: Michael Mart Utility Operations Director City of Bismarck Public Works 601 South 26th Street P.O. Box 5503 Bismarck, ND 58506-5503 Telephone: 701-355-1700, option 4 Email: For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. RFQ -LSLR Contractors LSLR Compliance Acknowledgement Form Certification Regarding Disbarment, Suspensions and Other Responsibility Matters ND DEQ SRF Specification Packet Publication Date/Time: 10/17/2025 5:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 11/7/2025 6:00 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.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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