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- Whether a transportation project is simple or complicated, the Bolton & Menk team works with you to evaluate a variety of options and find the right solution. Bolton & Menk has more than 900 employees throughout 30 locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, North Carolina, and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Our services range from transportation and traffic studies to final design and construction administration. We listen, collaborate, rise to the challenge, and apply the right tools to meet your project needs. Bolton & Menk provides the highest quality transportation planning and engineering services and deliverables. We get your stakeholders involved, learn about their interests, and find sustainable solutions for your goals. You can trust us to deliver quality solutions that are technically feasible, publicly acceptable, environmentally compatible, and economically viable.
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- Northern Plains Railroad (NPR), formed in 1997, leases 348 miles of branch lines in North Dakota and Minnesota from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). Lines extend west from Thief River Falls to Devils Lake, N.D. and north and west from Fordville, N.D. to Bisbee, N.D. A branch line runs from Russell to Kenmare, N.D., connecting with the CPKC. Northern Plains shippers, including many that operate modern shuttle-train loading facilities, can reach all destination markets in North American, via NPR's connections with CPKC. NPR affiliate, Northern Plains Rail Services (NPRS), maintains railroad freight cars, and locomotives; with freight car facilities located in Erskine, MN. and Grand Forks, ND, and mobile service as well throughout the Midwest. In addition, NPRS maintains, designs, inspects, and builds track, offers industrial switching and rail safety training, including rail car hazmat training. NPR companies have over 200 employees throughout North America.
- The Red River Valley & Western Railroad (RRVW) serves North Dakota and Minnesota with over 575 miles of rail operations. RRVW provides safe, reliable, cost-effective rail transportation and transload solutions to more than 50 communities in our network. RRVW supports industries and economic development by providing supply chain solutions for grain, ethanol, agricultural processors, industrial chemicals, fertilizer, steel products & pipe, lumber, aggregates, and biofuels. RRVW also operates a railcar shop and mobile repair service. Additionally, RRVW offers wash & dry sweeps for non-hazardous rail cars and change of service. RRVW also has the capability to store over 3,000 rail cars. In 2022, RRVW was awarded the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Associations Presidents Award for Safety, which is the highest level of safety recognition in the short line industry. Locally owned and operated, RRVW is committed to economic growth and development for the communities where we live.
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- BNSF Railway is one of North America's leading freight transportation companies. BNSF operates approximately 32,500 route miles of track in 28 states and three Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain and agricultural products, low-sulfur coal, and industrial goods such as petroleum, chemicals, housing materials, food, and beverages. BNSF's shipments help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day. BNSF and its employees have developed one of the most technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry. We work continuously to improve the value of the safety, service, energy, and environmental benefits we provide to our customers and the communities we serve.
- The North Dakota Grain Growers Association (NDGGA) has been the premier voice for the state's wheat and barley producers for more than 50 years. Originally named the North Dakota Wheat Producers, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association was founded in 1967 by a collection of farmers and agricultural leaders from across the state. To this day the NDGGA remains committed to serving its members with education, leadership, proactive advocacy and representation to increase profitability and value-added opportunities.
- Subsurface Inc. is a leader in the trenchless rehabilitation of existing roadway culverts, storm sewers, and sanitary sewers utilizing ultra-violet light cured in place pipe. UV CIPP is a fully structural rehabilitation method and avoids open cut and minimizes traffic disruption. Subsurface also provides concrete structure rehabilitation consisting of joint repair, void grouting, tie-bars, on concrete culverts and boxes and approach slab lifting.
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- Apex Engineering Group was founded in 2010 by 22 engineers and technicians who had a long history in the engineering consulting business and a shared vision of delivering an exceptional client experience. Since then, the company has grown to more than 125 employees across seven locations in North Dakota and Minnesota. As a civil engineering firm, Apex specializes in transportation, drinking water, wastewater, water resources, municipal, electrical, environmental, and survey.
- The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota (AGC of ND) is the state's largest commercial construction trade association consisting of general contractors, subcontractors, equipment/material suppliers who perform projects in all phases of commercial construction. A 500-member association, formed in 1951, is the consistent, effective voice of the commercial construction industry advocating for legislation, regulation, safety training, education, and scholarships of future construction professionals/trade people.
- The Association of North Dakota Agribusiness serves as the unified voice for North Dakota’s commercial agribusiness sector, supporting member success through advocacy of fair trade, sound policy, and industry expansion. We represent and further the interests of cooperative associations and independent concerns of North Dakota, engaged in the handling, supplying, processing, marketing, storage, and distribution of grain, seed, chemical, fertilizer, equipment, agronomy products, and other like commodities.
- Bartlett & West is an employee-owned company that uses engineering, architecture, planning, construction, surveying and technology to solve real problems and empower real people, communities and businesses—driving innovation, sustainability, and growth through collaborative, forward-thinking solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.
- The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) is the largest statewide business advocacy organization, representing businesses across the state of every size and industry sector. GNDC represents the interests of our members in promoting policies and initiatives in pursuit of making North Dakota's business climate the best in the nation.
- For more than 50 years, Houston Engineering has been helping enhance the communities they serve through surveying, responsible infrastructure, environmental, planning, and technology solutions. Houston Engineering is proud to support and serve the West Fargo community.
- Founded in 1976, Interstate Engineering provides innovative engineering, surveying, and planning solutions throughout the Great Plains Region. We specialize in sustainable, high-performance civil engineering, surveying, and planning services. Whether a rural community, growing urban area, established water resource district, expanding tribal community, or private developer, our team strives to be the professionals you need, the people you trust. With 16 offices, Interstate Engineering is strategically placed to serve our clients better. We are a local firm with a network of resources, ensuring our service produces solutions for your project regardless of size. Our multi-discipline network of professionals has the expertise to design, contract, and supervise projects. The Interstate Engineering team includes original thinkers in civil engineering, structural engineering, land surveying, planning, and funding. We aim to design and construct with our clients in mind, offering project solutions with greater efficiency, durability, and usability.
- Since 1973, the North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) has been representing the needs of county government in legislative matters and acting as a liaison between counties. Working closely with Congress and the National Association of Counties, NDACo keeps North Dakota counties abreast of national issues, and fosters involvement in national leadership opportunities. To support counties in providing effective, efficient government for their citizens, NDACo administers an ever-growing number of programs, including professional development, GIS services, workers compensation, workplace safety, traffic safety, juvenile justice grant administration, 9-1-1 and Next Generation 9-1-1 development and more.
- The North Dakota Concrete Council is a joint venture between the North Dakota Ready Mix & Concrete Products Association, American Concrete Pavement Association - North Dakota Chapter, Inc., and the Cement Shippers serving North Dakota with the intent to promote the use of concrete through education and leadership.
- The North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) provides service, advocacy, leadership, education, and support to North Dakota's 355 cities. NDLC encourages dynamic local leadership by providing educational opportunities and myriad services to city officials, connecting resources with needs, and representing the interests of municipalities in state and federal public policy discussions.
- The North Dakota Motor Carriers Association is a state trade association with the mission to promote highway safety, deliver services and provide representation for its members. Founded in 1934, the Association provides safety and management training, public policy assistance, knowledge management and subject matter expertise to industry members and the public at large.
- Tensar geogrids and design tools are used to build more resilient transportation infrastructure while reducing construction costs. Tensar geogrids stabilize aggregate bases and other granular fill materials, supporting roadways, railways, airfields, working platforms, structure foundations, parking lots and more.
- Ulteig provides engineering, program management and field services that power sustainable, reliable infrastructure across North America. For 80 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients in the Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water sectors to design and deliver innovative solutions that meet today’s needs and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges.