Notice of Intent - Playground Equipment

North Dakota State University (NDSU) is issuing a Notice of Intent to make a one‑time purchase of playground equipment through the State‑wide cooperative contract Sourcewell 010521‑LSI (awarded to Landscape Structures, Inc.). Vendors are invited to submit competitive proposals for the $300,000 purchase, which will be sourced from Dakota Playground in West Fargo, ND. The procurement uses electronic submission via the NDBuys portal, and respondents must be registered vendors. The award will be based on price and compliance with the purchase description. • Scope: Supply and deliver playground/park equipment (landscape structures) as defined in the purchase description. • Estimated value: $300,000; vendor must provide detailed pricing including shipping, handling, and any value‑added options. • Submission: Electronic only, file size ≤56 MB, required formats exclude zip, movies, encrypted files; deadline March 31, 2026 2 PM CT. • Eligibility: Must be registered in NDBuys; response must include company info, contact, specifications, and cost breakdown. • Contact: Casie Ewalt, Procurement Officer, NDSU (email provided).