Where to bid on North Dakota government contracts

Official portal

North Dakota Vendor Registry

Register through the State Procurement Office Vendor Registry.

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Small-business programs

  • North Dakota Resident Bidder Preference

Statutory reference

North Dakota Century Code Title 54 Chapter 54-44.4

ND procurement volume is moderate; oil and gas industry suppliers are unusually active.

See our complete North Dakota procurement guide for full registration walk-through and portal-by-portal details.

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Latest Opportunities in North Dakota

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CONSTRUCTION Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

Synopsis: CONSTRUCTION Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) The ND Air National Guard, 119th WG, Fargo, ND, is sourcing local (within 250 miles) ve...

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Notice of Intent to Single Source: B-52H Engine Pod Covers, Minot AFB, ND

This is a notice of intent to award a single-source contract in accordance with RFO 5.101 and RFO 12.102(a). This notice is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for competiti...

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BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH HEAT EXCHANGER UND is seeking bids for a Heat Exchanger.

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North Dakota Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions

How many government bids are open in North Dakota right now?

There are 14 open procurement opportunities in North Dakota from 4 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of November 9, 2026. 3 of them close within the next seven days.

Which North Dakota agencies post the most bids?

The top agencies posting bids in North Dakota right now are University of North Dakota, Federal Government. Each maintains its own vendor portal and posting schedule.

Where do I register to bid on North Dakota government contracts?

Register on North Dakota Vendor Registry (https://www.nd.gov/omb/agency/procurement) for state-level opportunities. Register through the State Procurement Office Vendor Registry. For federal contracts, register on SAM.gov (free; assigns a UEI). For local agencies, registration is on the platform they use — Bonfire, PlanetBids, BidNet Direct, DemandStar — typically one registration per platform covers all agencies using it.

What industries dominate North Dakota procurement?

The most-active industries in North Dakota government procurement right now are Construction, Healthcare, Supplies & Equipment. Browse each by industry to see current opportunities filtered to North Dakota.

What small-business or set-aside programs does North Dakota offer?

North Dakota operates the following preference and set-aside programs: North Dakota Resident Bidder Preference. Each has its own certification process; check the state procurement office for eligibility details.

What law governs procurement in North Dakota?

North Dakota procurement is governed by North Dakota Century Code Title 54 Chapter 54-44.4. This includes bid solicitation, contract award, and vendor protest procedures. The state procurement office publishes implementing regulations and manuals.

How do I find upcoming North Dakota bid opportunities?

Save a search on ProcureTap filtered to North Dakota to receive email alerts when new bids match your criteria. You can also subscribe to the state's official portal notifications. Larger agencies (state DOT, department of general services) publish quarterly forecasts of upcoming solicitations.

How often are new North Dakota bids added?

Every six hours. ProcureTap re-scrapes the North Dakota state procurement portal plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state on a six-hour cadence, so new postings appear here within hours of being published.

Does North Dakota require in-state vendors for procurement contracts?

North Dakota generally does not restrict bidding to in-state vendors, but many agencies offer local-preference points or ties-broken-in-favor-of-local scoring, and some contracts under specific dollar thresholds may be limited to registered North Dakota vendors or certified North Dakota small businesses. Read each solicitation's evaluation criteria carefully.

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