Renovation of a communication facility in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a communication facility.

Bidders must begin the electronic submission process well in advance of the bid response deadline to allow for transmission and resolution of any technical difficulties. Be advised, the OWNER is not responsible for a Bidder's failure to timely submit a Bid Response due to any technical difficulties. If you experience technical difficulties, do not contact the OWNER. You must contact the customer service department at Bid Express (888) 352-2439. Be advised, paper, faxed or emailed bids will NOT be accepted by the OWNER. Questions pertaining to the project specifications or drawings must be directed to the project architect, Ackerman-Estvold, one week prior to the bid opening. Therefore, the deadline for questions is Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Bids will be accepted for Total Construction. All modifications to bid prices must be made by the individual bidder, through the utilization of the electronic bid depository 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. Davis-Bacon Wage Rates are required for this project. 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. Both documents must be uploaded to "Bid Express" as attachments to your bid. A Certificate of Good Standing will NOT be accepted in lieu of a North Dakota Contractor's License. No exceptions will be made to deficient bids. 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) 333-2068. Estimated Range-Between $250,000 and $500,000. *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.