R1 Wall Repair Project

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Facilities Management office issued a firm‑fixed‑price solicitation (SRC000146) for the R1 Wall Repair Project, which also includes roof‑repair work on the Research 1 (R1) building in Fargo, ND. The scope calls for repairing exterior walls, replacing sealants, applying new exterior finish systems, and installing a new EPDM roof membrane with associated insulation, flashing, and drainage components. Impact Painting was awarded the contract at a price of $178,080. The work period runs from mid‑April to mid‑August 2026, and bids were submitted electronically via the NDBuys portal with a deadline of March 27 2026. The contract requires the contractor to hold a North Dakota contractor’s license, provide specified insurance coverage, and comply with extensive NAICS‑referenced construction specifications. • Scope: wall sealant replacement, exterior finish system repair, full‑area coating, EPDM roof membrane installation, insulation, metal coping, roof‑drain and scupper upgrades. • Awarded Vendor: Impact Painting (single‑award, firm‑fixed‑price). • Key Dates: Bid close – Mar 27 2026; Contract start – Apr 14 2026; Contract end – Aug 14 2026. • Compliance: ND contractor license, $500 k/$2 M liability limits, 90‑day bid‑firm period, 30‑day payment terms, warranty periods (3‑yr coating, 5‑yr roof).