Request for Qualifications for License and Bonded Contractors

The City of Bismarck Public Works Utility Operations Department is requesting written qualifications from licensed and bonded contractors to be placed on a prequalified list for homeowners to solicit bids for replacement of their property's lead or galvanized service line. The project requires compliance with American Iron and Steel requirements, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and Title 40 CFR Part 33. The contractor must demonstrate experience with trenchless technologies specific to water service lines in urban, suburban, and/or constrained environments. The qualifications should address the contractor's ability to perform the necessary services in a timely manner and include license with the City of Bismarck, bonding with the City of Bismarck, LSLR Compliance Acknowledgement Form, Certification Regarding Disbarment, Suspensions and Other Responsibility Matters, and experience and performance. • 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. • Bidders must include the MBE/WBE subcontractor solicitation form in the bid package. • The project will require the use of trenchless construction methods for the replacement of lead or galvanized service lines. • The contractor must maintain their status as a licensed and bonded contractor with the City of Bismarck to remain on the prequalified list.