Description
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a commercial moving contractor to relocate its Chemistry Laboratory from the current NDDEQ facility to the new North Dakota State Laboratory (NDSL) in Bismarck. The move must be completed within a five‑day window in mid‑October 2026, with a mandatory on‑site walkthrough on either August 26 or August 28, 2026. Bidders must provide all labor, equipment, protective packaging, and insurance, and must meet OSHA, background‑check, and safety requirements. The contract runs from October 1 to December 31, 2026, with a possible 12‑month extension at the State’s discretion.
• Move ≈ 40 hours across 5 eight‑hour days, handling ~150 items including refrigerators, ovens, analytical instruments, cabinets, and shelving.
• Mandatory site visit (one of two dates) and full compliance with background checks, PPE, and insurance (CGL $2 M, auto $2 M).
• All‑inclusive pricing required; lowest total cost award.
• No subcontractors or temporary labor allowed; crew must be employees of the bidder.