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This is an image file related to a competitive Invitation to Bid (ITB S-63500-00015960) issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for the Applegate Gravel Augmentation project. The procurement seeks 500 cubic yards of appropriately sized gravel (1"-8" with an ideal composition of at least 80% mix of 3"-6" rounded river gravel) to be delivered and placed in the Applegate River approximately 0.6 miles downstream of the Applegate Dam to restore spawning habitat for salmon and steelhead. Bidders must submit pricing for 250 cubic yards with delivery in 2026 (Item 1) and 250 cubic yards with delivery in 2027 (Item 2), with an optional line item for 500 cubic yards with delivery in 2026 (Item 3). All goods must be delivered no later than June 30, 2027. The bid due date is March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contract is effective upon full execution and terminates on June 30, 2027, with no renewal options. The single point of contact is Ashley Kallberg at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem, OR 97302.

The maximum not-to-exceed compensation amount will be determined based on bid responses and will include all allowable expenses and delivery charges submitted on a lump sum basis. Award determination is based on cost comparison and responsiveness. The solicitation encourages participation from Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority-Owned Businesses, Woman-Owned Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Emerging Small Businesses certified under ORS 200.055, with bidders required to complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan. Mandatory bid submission requirements include a bid cover sheet, bid submittal form, reference check form, responsibility inquiry, COBID certification/outreach plan, evidence of comparable experience from two different firms within the last three years, and a valid Pay Equity Certificate. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are referenced in the solicitation documents. Bidders are responsible for all bid preparation costs and must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including Oregon prevailing wage rate requirements if applicable. ODFW retains the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice or immediately if funding becomes unavailable.