724110 Intent to Award Letter 2.17.26- Executed.pdf

This is an Intent to Award Letter executed by the City of Salem, Oregon for Contract #256092 Center Street Brick Sewer Rehabilitation project. The project involves comprehensive rehabilitation of existing brick sewer infrastructure along Center Street to address critical infrastructure deterioration. The procurement process included a competitive bidding procedure with a bid due date of January 20, 2026. The project scope requires contractors to demonstrate technical expertise in municipal sewer system rehabilitation, including advanced repair methodologies, material specifications compliance, and construction techniques designed to extend the service life of aging infrastructure while minimizing disruption to existing municipal systems. The engineer's estimate for this significant municipal infrastructure investment ranges from $1,200,000 to $1,400,000.

The Intent to Award Letter documents the award decision for this competitive bidding process. Contractors were required to thoroughly review comprehensive project documentation, including a 60MB Project Manual and 23MB plans document, to develop accurate cost estimates and detailed project schedules. The evaluation process emphasized technical competence, proposed construction methodology, cost-effectiveness, and demonstrated capability to successfully complete complex municipal infrastructure rehabilitation projects. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly noted in the documentation, the procurement anticipated rigorous qualification reviews and potential local or regional preference considerations during contractor selection.