UND Babcock Hall Demolition

University of North Dakota is seeking qualified contractors to demolish Babcock Hall and perform extensive site work on its Grand Forks campus. The contract is a lump‑sum Request for Bid (RFB) with a sealed‑bid deadline of 2 p.m. CT on 23 April 2026. The scope includes full building demolition, removal of concrete sidewalks and pavement, utility disconnections (water, sanitary, steam), site clearing, grading, back‑filling, and subsequent landscaping and new concrete sidewalk installation. Bidders must hold a valid North Dakota contractor’s license, provide a 5 % bid bond, and supply all required insurance and performance bonds. A pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for 9 April 2026 (optional). Work must be performed between 18 May 2026 and 31 July 2026, with a liquidated‑damages clause of $1,500 per day for delays beyond substantial completion. • Demolition of Babcock Hall building and associated utilities. • Removal of existing concrete sidewalks/pavement and installation of new reinforced concrete sidewalks. • Site grading, back‑fill, topsoil placement, and turf seeding; all within a 2½‑month construction window. • Mandatory licensing, 5 % bid bond, and extensive insurance/bonding requirements; electronic submission only via Jaggaer portal.