UND Athletic Field Maintenance Request for Proposal

UND is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive turf‑management services for its NCAA Division I athletic fields and campus recreation areas. The work includes mowing (reel and rotary), dethatching, aerification, top‑dressing, overseeding, fertilization, chemical applications (fungicide, insecticide, herbicide), line striping, and related hourly labor for maintenance and emergency response. The contract is a 2‑year base term with optional two‑year extensions up to a total of ten years, and the contractor must hold all required licenses, maintain insurance, and be registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State. • Core services: mowing, aerification, top‑dressing, overseeding, fertilizing, pest‑control, line painting, and hourly labor rates. • Required qualifications: experience with large athletic turf, licensed chemical applicators, appropriate equipment (reel mowers, aerators, etc.), and ability to work within NCAA Division I standards. • Contract logistics: RFP issued 4/21/2026, questions due 5/6/2026, proposals due 5/13/2026, award notice expected 5/21/2026, contract start 6/1/2026, offer hold 90 days, with optional extensions to 10 years.