Notice to Bidder - for Supplies, Materials, and Services
The City of Fargo utilizes Bonfire as new electronic procurement platform. For a listing of current procurement opportunities, to register as a Supplier, or to submit bids electronically, please visit Bonfire. If you have questions regarding the bidding process with Bonfire, please visit our FAQs Section.
Go to Bonfire eProcurement Solution Login or register as new vendor.
Frequently Asked Questions
I would like to be a supplier for the City. What is the first step?
The very first step to become a supplier (also known as vendor) is to register your business on Bonfire. Once you register, you will start receiving notifications for Bids and Solicitations.
What is Bonfire?
Bonfire is our solicitation portal; It is where the City of Fargo posts bids and solicitations opportunities.
How do I register to receive notices of bidding opportunities in Bonfire?
To ensure you receive the proper notices, include all commodity codes related to your business.
Bid Postings
The City of Fargo welcomes the opportunity to do business with all interested vendors and is working to centralize all bidding resources for easy review.
Invitation to Bid and Requests for Proposal (RFP) information can be obtained through one of the following methods:
- View all construction bid information on Quest Construction Data Network. For more information on use and specifications, view the Construction Bidding Resources content.
- View all remaining bid information by selecting the line items below.
For more information on previous requests, visit the Bids and RFP Archives.
Refer to bid documents for required communication methods and bid questions.
If you would like to receive an email notification whenever the City of Fargo Engineering Department posts an RFP to the Quest Construction Data Network, please visit Engineering's RFP notification sign up page. Please note that these email notifications are for Engineering Department postings only.
Request For Proposals (RFP)
Equipment | Department | Q&A | Closing Date & Time |
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Project | Department | Q&A | Closing Date & Time |
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Services | Department | Q&A | Closing Date & Time |
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Water Treatment Plant, Water Reclaimation and Solid Waste | Department | Q&A | Closing Date |
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Other | Department | Q&A | Closing Date & Time |
No Current Projects |
Notice to All Construction Bidders
Bidders are responsible for checking this website and the Quest Construction Data Network to obtain all addenda that may be issued to bid documents and specifications.
The City is not responsible for direct distribution of addenda posted on the website. Acknowledgement of addenda is made in the electronic bidding process and by viewing this website. Alternatively, bid documents and specifications are available to prospective bidders through the requesting city department. View the bidding opportunities above to learn more about the requesting city department.
The City of Fargo reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive technicalities and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of the City. Bidders must comply with all non-discrimination provisions. The City is an equal opportunity entity and invites small and minority contractors to bid.
Construction Bidding Opportunities
The City of Fargo Engineering Department utilizes the Quest Construction Data Network to disseminate the following information:
- Current Bidding Opportunities
- Plans & Specifications
- Planholder Lists
- Addendums
- Bid Tabulation (Bidding Results)
Construction Bidding Resources
- General Instructions to Bidders for Construction Project Opportunities
- Standard Specifications for Construction of Public Utilities
- Construction Specification Forms
- Permits
- Consultant Guide for Project Development, Plan Development and Bidding of Public Infrastructure Projects (PDF)
- For additional construction bidding information, contact the Engineering Department.