The State Historical Society of North Dakota is seeking a qualified vendor to design, fabricate, deliver, and install archival‑grade steel shelving systems for its State Archives, and to relocate existing cabinets. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, with a ceiling of $252,355, and requires compliance with specific load, clearance, and finish specifications, including a 30‑inch × 60‑inch cart clearance on the third floor. The project runs for roughly eleven months, from May 2026 through April 2027, and includes site verification, detailed layout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, and final acceptance.
• Design and supply static, non‑off‑gassing powder‑coated steel shelving (max height 9 ft) meeting 150 lb/300 lb per‑shelf load requirements.
• Ensure aisle widths of at least 48 in (60 in for heavy‑duty sections) and provide lockable doors, drawers, and optional pull‑out trays.
• Relocate existing map and flat‑file cases as shown in provided photos and layout drawings.
• Deliver, anchor, and install all components on‑site in Bismarck, ND, and provide complete documentation, warranties, and post‑installation cleanup.