City of Bismarck - Concrete Street Light Poles Request for Bids - 2025
City of BismarckCity · Bismarck, ND- Due
- Dec 1, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2025
- Primary contact
- Gale Nicholson
- (701) 355-1707
The 30-second brief
The City of Bismarck is seeking sealed bids to provide concrete street light poles for delivery to the Public Works Department storage area at the Solid Waste Facility. The scope includes furnishing precast, pre-stressed spun concrete light standards, including Type BL poles with a 13-foot minimum mounting height and Type L & L1 poles with a 28-foot minimum mounting height and mast arms. Specifications detail manufacturers and model numbers such as Ameron, Stresscrete, and Traditional Concrete, Inc. Bids are due by December 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a public bid opening at 4:00 PM CT in the Mayor's Conference Room. A bid bond or certified check of five (5) percent is required. Delivery must be completed no later than April 21, 2026, with a liquidated damages penalty of $50 per calendar day for delayed delivery.
Special Provision 1: 5 EA Type BL Street Light Pole No Arm; Special Provision 2: 30 EA Type L & L1 Street Light Pole Standards
Lowest Total Sum based on street light pole quantities and descriptions
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Summary
The City of Bismarck is seeking sealed bids to provide concrete street light poles for delivery to the Public Works Department storage area at the Solid Waste Facility.
The scope includes furnishing precast, pre-stressed spun concrete light standards, including Type BL poles with a 13-foot minimum mounting height and Type L & L1 poles with a 28-foot minimum mounting height and mast arms. Specifications detail manufacturers and model numbers such as Ameron, Stresscrete, and Traditional Concrete, Inc. Bids are due by December 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a public bid opening at 4:00 PM CT in the Mayor's Conference Room. A bid bond or certified check of five (5) percent is required. Delivery must be completed no later than April 21, 2026, with a liquidated damages penalty of $50 per calendar day for delayed delivery.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest Total Sum based on street light pole quantities and descriptions
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Special Provision 1: 5 EA Type BL Street Light Pole No Arm; Special Provision 2: 30 EA Type L & L1 Street Light Pole Standards
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Bid bond or certified check
- Bid sheet
- Signed bid documents
- Submit to
- Office of the City Administrator, PO Box 5503, 221 N 5th St - 4th Floor, Bismarck, ND 58506-5503
- Scope location
- Bismarck, ND
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Bismarck?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the City Administrator, PO Box 5503, 221 N 5th St - 4th Floor, Bismarck, ND 58506-5503. For questions, contact Gale Nicholson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Bismarck in ND, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Gale Nicholson at (701) 355-1707. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Special Provision 1: 5 EA Type BL Street Light Pole No Arm; Special Provision 2: 30 EA Type L & L1 Street Light Pole Standards. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest Total Sum based on street light pole quantities and descriptions" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Bismarck?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Bismarck are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Bismarck regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: bid bond or certified check, bid sheet, signed bid documents. Review the full document from City of Bismarck for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bismarck, ND. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
