This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Bismarck, North Dakota. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Mobilization and furnishing (on a requirements basis), of all labor, equipment, and materials, for emergency or scheduled operation and maintenance (O&M) services for rural water system facilities including but not limited to treatment plants, pump stations, or any other above ground facilities and related appurtenances. O&M services shall generally be described as emergency or scheduled; inspection and service of equipment, overhaul of equipment with moving parts (i.e., chemical feed pumps, high service pumps, valves, etc.), and other preventative maintenance of facilities and/or appurtenances. Each Contractor is advised that the Contract Term shall be two (2) years with additional 1-year extension terms being optional at the decision of the Owner. Each Contractor shall provide a schedule of rates for the prospective year. The Contractor shall prepare and provide a schedule of rates (Contractor Rate Sheet(s)) for services available to offer to the Owner. The Contractors Rate Sheet(s) will be considered the Bid Sheets and shall be included with the Bid Form. Each Bid must be accompanied by a separate sealed envelope containing the following documents, and shall be attached to the outside of the sealed envelope containing the Bid: Copy of current and valid North Dakota Contractors License or Certification of Renewal thereof (must have been issued at least 10 calendar days before the date of the Bid Opening). All submitted bids will be evaluated on both the pricing provided in the rate sheets and the qualifications of the bidder based upon their submitted qualification statement. The Owner will select the bidder who is believed to be the most qualified and offers the best pricing. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Presidents Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for Bidders and Contractors under this order are explained in the contract documents. In the evaluation of bids, the Three Affiliated Tribes will compare bids by the hourly rates provided, the Qualification Statement, and the proximity and ability of the Contractor to respond to emergency requests for Services. Preference will be given to Certified Indian Contractors qualified for the type of work described in the Contract. In order to qualify as a Certified Indian Contractor, the Contractor must register with the local Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) prior to the bid opening and each Bid must be accompanied by a copy of Contractor(s) current and valid Indian-certified firm certification issued by the TERO Office. Contractor(s) and any of the Contractor(s) subcontractors bidding on this project should be aware that they will be required to comply with the TERO Regulations of the Three Affiliated Tribes. Notice is hereby given to any and all Contractors who bid on projects on trust land within the exterior boundaries of the Fort Berthold Reservation that Contractors are responsible for payment of the Tribal TERO Tax, which amounts to two and a half percent (2.5%) of the gross receipts from each Prime Contract. For questions regarding TERO requirements, contact the TERO Office via phone at (701) 627-3634 or electronically. Notice is hereby given to any and all Contractors who bid on projects on trust land within the exterior boundaries of the Fort Berthold Reservation that Contractors are responsible for compliance with MHADOT regulations. Contractors shall register company vehicles with the MHA DOT prior to beginning work. For questions regarding MHA DOT regulations, contact the MHADOT Office via phone at (701) 627-2838 or electronically. Contractors are required to obtain a Tribal Three Affiliated Tribes Environmental Department (TAT ED) waste management permit prior to beginning any construction or demolition work on the Reservation. The permit fee shall be payable to the Tribal TAT ED and shall be for the sum of one percent (1.0%) of the total Contract. For the purposes of this requirement, a Prime Contractor is the prime contractor responsible for construction or demolition projects funded by a federal agency, Tribal Government, or other commercial construction. The Owner reserves the right to hold all bids for a period of 61 days after the date fixed for the opening thereof, and to reject any or all bids, and to award the Contract, if awarded, to the Contractor with the Bid that is determined to be in the best interest and most advantageous to the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to award the Contract, if awarded, based on the received bids and will make the determination of the Bid(s) that is in the best interest and most advantageous to the Owner