Steam Line Replacement (Area VIII), Main Line

Bidders have the option to bid on General Construction (IFB22-20), and/or Mechanical Construction (IFB22-21), In addition, bidders may choose to submit a bid for Total Combined Construction (single prime) for the complete project (IFB22-22). In compliance with NDCC 48-01.2-06, the combined bid (from a single prime) will not be accepted unless that bid is lower than the combined total of the lowest responsible, multiple bids for the project. All modifications to bid prices must be made by the individual bidder, through the utilization of the electronic bid depository at bidexpress.com. The OWNER is not responsible for handling or overseeing last minute modifications to bid prices. Therefore, faxed or emailed modifications to bid prices will NOT be accepted by the OWNER. In addition to downloading from "Bid Express", the bidding documents are on file at plan rooms and builder's exchanges in the following North Dakota locations: Bismarck, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Mandan and Minot, as well as Rapid City, SD and Minneapolis, MN. IMPORTANT: Davis-Bacon Wage Rates are required for this project. Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder's bond made payable to The Adjutant General, State of North Dakota, and executed by the bidder as principle and by a surety company authorized to conduct business in North Dakota, in a sum equal to five percent (5%) of the bidder's highest total bid combination, including all add alternates to the bid items; conditioned that if the bid is accepted and the contract awarded, the bidder within ten (10) business days after notice of such award, will effect and execute a contract in accordance with the terms of their bid and provide payment and performance bonds as required by North Dakota laws and regulations. A template entitled "AIA Document A310, Bid Bond", is provided within the electronic project manual and should be used to execute the bid guarantee. In compliance with Section 43-07-12 of the North Dakota Century Code, each contractor submitting a bid must upload a copy of their North Dakota Contractor's License or certificate of renewal issued by the ND Secretary of State. Contractors must be licensed for the highest amount of their total bid combination including add alternates; and their ND Contractor's License must have been in effect at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the bid opening. No bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the requirement herein for a bid bond and a ND Contractor's License. The OWNER reserves the right to hold all legitimate bids for a period of thirty (30) days following the date fixed for the bid opening. It is the intent of the OWNER to award a contract to the lowest and best bidder. The OWNER further reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities, and shall incur no legal liability for the State of North Dakota for the payment of any funds until the contract is awarded and approved by the proper authorities. In compliance with Section 48-01.2-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, the successful bidder (awardee) shall be required to furnish payment and performance bonds covering the faithful performance of the contract award and the payment of all obligations thereunder, and all additional obligations required by the laws of the State of North Dakota. Each payment and performance bond shall be in an amount equal to the full amount of the contract award. Questions may be directed to the Office of the Adjutant General, Contract Management Branch, Bismarck, North Dakota, Telephone (701) 333-2272. Estimated Price Range (Magnitude of Construction): General Construction: between $100,000 and $250,000 Mechanical Construction: between $500,000 and $1,000,000 Total Combined Construction: between $500,000 and $1,000,000 *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.