North Dakota Bismarck Civic Plus #RFQ - LSLR Contractors

Prequalification of Contractors for Lead Service Line Replacement in Bismarck, ND

The City of Bismarck Public Works Utility Operations Department is inviting licensed and bonded contractors to submit qualifications for inclusion on a prequalified list for lead or galvanized water service line replacement projects. - Government Buyer: - City of Bismarck Public Works Utility Operations Department - Scope of Work: - Replacement of lead or galvanized water service lines for homeowners - Required use of trenchless construction methods (pipe pulling, pipe bursting, directional drilling) - Work to be performed in urban, suburban, and constrained environments - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a prequalification for contractors - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must be licensed and bonded with the City of Bismarck - Compliance with Federal EPA and North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality Lead Service Line Replacement requirements - Adherence to American Iron and Steel provisions - Davis-Bacon prevailing wage law compliance - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals: 2% MBE, 3% WBE (Title 40 CFR Part 33) - Submission of required federal and state certifications and forms - Contractors must maintain their status to remain on the prequalified list

Description

The City of Bismarck Public Works Utility Operations Department is seeking written qualifications from licensed and bonded contractors to be placed on a prequalified list for homeowners to solicit bids for lead or galvanized service line replacements. Contractors must comply with federal and state requirements including American Iron and Steel, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, and EPA disadvantaged business participation regulations. The project emphasizes trenchless construction methods and requires demonstrated experience in urban and constrained environments. Qualifications must be submitted by April 15, 2026.

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