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This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Columbia 911 Communications Site Upgrades project in Columbia County, Oregon. The ITB is for the Meissner New Communications Site Construction, which involves the construction of a new communications site. Bids are due no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Time on May 24, 2022. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on April 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time at the project site. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The work is subject to Oregon prevailing wage requirements.

The ITB includes bid security requirements, first-tier subcontractor disclosure instructions, Construction Contractors Board (CCB) requirements, and drug testing program requirements. Bidders must provide their CCB registration number and demonstrate compliance with non-discrimination laws. The Agency reserves the right to investigate the responsibility of the apparent successful bidder prior to contract award.

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Columbia 9.1.1 Columbia County, Oregon Invitation to Bid (ITB) – Communications Site Upgrades

Columbia 9.1.1 Invitation to Bid No. XXXXXX

Title: Meissner New Communications Site Construction ITB Number: 2022-C911-001

Bids Due
Bid due date and time:

Bids are due no later than 12:00 PM, Pacific Time on Tuesday May 24, 2022. Bids submitted after the due date and time will be rejected.

First tier subcontractor disclosure:

First tier subcontractors shall be disclosed to the Agency no later than 4:30 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday May 24, 2022

Contact
Direct questions to:

ITB Contact: Bryce Foster Email: bids@cushingcivilengineers.com Phone: 503-387-5331

Requests
All clarifications, change, questions, and substitutions requests as well as any solicitation protests shall be submitted no later than: Wednesday May 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Bidder Qualification
Bids will be subject to a technical evaluation to ensure bidders have appropriate and adequate experience required to perform the requested work. The technical evaluation criteria are located in the project specific scope of work.
Prevailing Wage
This project is a Public Work and subject to ORS 279C.800 – ORS 279C.870 including but not limited to: payment of prevailing wages, reporting and public works bond.
Pre-Bid Conference
A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the project site, directions on the construction drawings, on Wednesday April 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Submit bids to
Columbia 9.1.1

Mailing Address C911CD, PO Box 998 St Helens, OR 97051 Physical Address Columbia 911, 58611 McNulty Way, St Helens, OR 97051

Public Bid Opening
A public bid opening will be held on Tuesday May 24, 2022 at 2:30 PM Pacific Time at the Columbia 9.1.1 Office

Section A - Table of Contents

Section A Table of Contents
2
Section B Definitions
3
Section C General Bidding Information
4
Section D Bid Security Requirements
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Section E Oregon Prevailing Wage Rates and BOLI
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Section F First-Tier Subcontractor Instructions
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Section G Construction Contractors Board (CCB) Requirements
11
Section H Bid Amendment and Inquiry Details
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Section I Responsibility Inquiry and Contractor References
13
Section J Contractor supplied materials
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Section K Residency Details
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Section L Tax Law Compliance
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Section M Drug Testing Requirements
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Section N Non-Discrimination Compliance
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Section O Bid Responsibility Acknowledgment
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Section P Asbestos Abatement Licensing Requirements
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Section Q Joint Venture – Partnership Disclosure
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Appendix 1 Pricing Schedule Template
See Attached
Appendix 2 Public Improvement Agreement and General Condition to Agreement
See attached

Section B – Definitions

1. Invitation to Bid or ITB – All documents attached or incorporated by reference and any addenda used for soliciting bid

2. Agency – Columbia 9.1.1, organization that intends to obtain Contract for Public Improvement

3. Offeror – Same as Bidder, individual, organization, or representative of an organization that submits a bid in response to an ITB

4. Bid – Offeror’s written offer submitted in response to the ITB, including all necessary attachments and information required. Bid also means Offer.

5. Closing – Date and time defined in the ITB for Bid submission. Bids may not be submitted, modified, or withdrawn by the bidder after this date and time

6. Opening – day and time set to reach the Bid submittals

7. Amendment – means addition or deletion to, a material change, or clarification of, the ITB. Amendment also means Solicitations Amendments, Addendum, and Addenda. Any amendments will be labeled as such and shall be made available to all interested Offerors in accordance with ORS 125-249-0250(2).

8. ORS – Oregon Revised Statues

Section C – General Bidding Information

1. Project summary - Meissner New Communications Site Construction

2. Points of Contact

a. The single point of contact for this ITB for all questions, forms, bidding process, change, clarifications, award process, protests, and/or any other issues that may arise is defined in the table located on page one of this ITB.

b. The single point of contact for any materials substitution approval or technical is clarification is in the table located on page one of this ITB.

3. Engineering and Consultant Information

a. The Agency has contracted the following services for this project and will provide the project required documents

i. Engineering

ii. Permitting

iii. Construction Management

4. Invitation to Bid Documents

a. ITB

b. Attachments

c. Hard Copies, no hard copies of the ITB will be provided

d. Amendments

5. ITB and Plans Holder list

a. A ITB and Plans holder list will not be maintained.

b. If a Mandatory pre-bid meeting is held, the attendee list will be included in the post pre-bid questions amendment.

6. Trade Secrets

a. Any information Offeror Submits in response to the ITB that the Offeror considers a trade secret or confidential information that the Offeror wants to protect from public disclosure must be clearly labeled as such per ORS 192.501 (2)

b. Offeror’s price is generally not considered trade secret.

c. Further information already in the public domain is not considered trade secret.

7. Solicitation Rules and Laws

a. Oregon Law and Columbia County Local Contract rules govern this ITB and the resulting Contract. The ITB and resulting Contract may be subject to other laws and rules, Offerors should obtain and become acquainted with the applicable provisions of the laws and rules reference in this section.

b. Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) chapter 137, Divisions 046 and 049. These rules are available online at http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/banners/rules.htm

c. Oregon Revised Statues (ORS) chapters 279A and 279C. The ORS can be obtained from Legislative Counsel Committee, S101 State Capitol, Salem OR 97310, 503-378-8146 or at http://www.leg.state.or.us/ors/home.html

d. This ITB and the resulting Contract are subject to the current revision of the State of Oregon General Conditions for Public Improvement Contracts.

e. Columbia 9.1.1 contract rules can be viewed at:

https://www.columbia911.com/general/page/public-contracting-rules

8. Substitutions

a. Any brand name listed in the design, scope, or specifications without an “or equal” require substitutions to be pre-approve from the Agency for use.

b. Requests for substitutions shall include documentation to show that the suggested substitution meets the minimum requirements for quality, utility, durability, function, and purpose.

c. Substitutions approval must be in writing from the Agency’s authorized representative

d. The Agency representative shall determine, in its sole discretion, whether a product offered is equal.

e. Any substitutions proposed during the bidding process must request approval prior to the last day for questions to be considered for approval for the bid.

9. Requests for clarification and Solicitation protests

a. Requests for clarification shall be submitted by the date defined in the ITB schedule.

b. All requests for clarification shall be submitted in writing and will be responded to all potential Offerors that participated in the mandatory pre-bid meeting

c. Any protest of contractual terms, plans, or specifications must be submitted by the date defined in the ITB schedule and in writing. The protect shall include the legal and factual grounds for the protest, a description of the resulting prejudice to the Offeror if the protest is not granted, and any proposed changes.

d. Any requests for bid time extension shall be submitted by the request for clarification deadline defined in the ITB Schedule.

e. Only formal responses, in writing, distributed to all Offerors can affect the provisions of the ITB. Changes to the contract terms, plans, specifications, scope, and procurement requirement can only be changed via a solicitation amendment issued by the Agency.

10. Offer Format

a. All offers shall be in writing and sealed. Sealed bids shall state the ITB number and project on the exterior of the sealed envelope.

11. Offer withdraw

a. Offerors may withdraw offers by submitting a notice to the Agency prior to the ITB closing date. Withdraw notices must be on the Offeror’s letterhead and be signed by the authorized representative.

12. Closing, Opening, and First Tier Submittal

a. Closing – Offers must be time and date stamped prior to the closing date and time. Offers received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.

b. Opening – All offers will be publicly opened on the date and time specified in the ITB at the Columbia 9.1.1 office. Only the name of the Offeror(s) and the items to be considered for award purposes will be read at the opening. Attendance to the opening is optional. Award decisions will not be made at the opening.

c. First Tier Submittal – First tier subcontractor submittal are due to the Agency within two working hours after the Closing in writing and in accordance with ORS 279C.370.

13. Preliminary bid Results

a. Prior to the intent to award, the preliminary bid results will be available by request from the Agency Buyer.

14. Time for Offer Acceptance

a. An Offeror’s Offer is a firm Offer, irrevocable, valid, and bidding offer for not less than sixty (60) days from the close date.

15. Method of Award

a. Bid award will be on a project specific contract.

16. Offer Evaluation Criteria

a. All offers will be evaluated to be considered responsive based on the go/no-go criteria defined in the ITB Scope of Work. The Agency may request information in addition to that already required in the ITB, in its sole discretion, it deems it necessary to fully evaluate the offer.

b. All offers are subject to OAR 137-049-0390. The Agency will review Offers prior to award to ensure applicable standards are met. The Agency may request information in addition to that already required in the ITB, in its sole discretion, it deems it necessary to fully evaluate the offer.

17. Processing of Bids

a. Neither the release of a Bid Security, nor acknowledgement that the selection process is complete shall represent that the Agency has accepted an Offer.

18. ITB Withdraw and Rejection

a. At the sole discretion of the Agency the ITB may be withdrawn at any stage during the bidding or review period.

b. All Offers may be rejected by the Agency for good cause upon finding that it is in the best interest of the Agency or public interest.

c. Particular Offers may be rejected by the Agency for any reason listed under OAR 137-049-0440

19. Intent to award

a. Upon completion of detailed review of all bids received the Agency at it’s discretion will issue a intent to award letter to the all Offerors who submitted offers be publicly available upon request.

20. Intent to award protests

a. Adversely affected or aggrieved Offerors have seven (7) calendars days from the intent to award announcement to file in writing to the Agency a protest to the intent to award. Protests must specify the grounds upon which the protest is based.

b. In order to be adversely affected or aggrieved Offeror, the Offeror must claim to be eligible for award of the contract as the lowest responsible and responsive Offeror and clearly identify how other lower Offerors are ineligible to receive the Contract.

c. The Agency will respond in writing to intent to award protests submitted by Offerors that have met all the criteria of the ITB. Protests will be reviewed internally by the Agency for validity and may result in delay of award of Contract for re-review of the Offers.

21. Award

a. Following the seven (7) day intent to award protest period and resolution to any protests, the Agency will proceed with the final Contract award.

b. If only one Offer is received the Agency may dispense with the intent to award period and proceed directly to Contract.

22. Commencement of Work

a. Offeror shall not commence work until the Agency issues the notice to proceed in writing.

23. Award bid files

a. Contract award files can be requested from the Agency office

24. Information to be submitted by the Successful Offeror

a. The following shall be provided to the Agency within seven (7) days of Contract award.

i. Proof of insurance

ii. Performance Bond

iii. Payment Bond

SECTION D BID SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Each Offer shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit (Bank), or Bid Bond, payable to Columbia 9.1.1 in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Offer.

Bid Security shall be furnished to Columbia 9.1.1 as security against the failure of the undersigned to comply with all requirements within the time frames established after notification of award.

If the undersigned fails to (1) execute the Contract, (2) furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, or (3) furnish certificates of insurance within fourteen (14) calendar days of the written notification of intent to award a Contract, then the Agency may cash the check, draw under the letter of credit, or otherwise collect under the Bid Security.

The Bid Bond form is Exhibit 2.

SECTION E – OREGON PREVAILING WAGE RATES (BOLI REQUIREMENTS)

The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of set forth by the State of Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries for prevailing wages. This ITB and the resulting Contract are subject to current prevailing wage rates. The work will take place in Columbia County Region 1. The prevailing wage rates in effect when this ITB was advertised, including the October 1, 2021 amendments, may be found at the following link and are incorporated by reference: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/employers/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx.

The Contractor and all subcontractors must have a BOLI public works bond filed with the Construction Contractors Board before starting work on the project, unless exempt.

SECTION F – FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE INSTRUCTIONS AND FORM

(1) Pursuant to ORS 279C.370 and OAR 137-049-0360, Offerors are required to disclose information about certain first-tier subcontractors when the Agency estimates the Contract value for a Public Improvement to be greater than $100,000. Specifically, when the Contract amount of a first-tier subcontractor furnishing labor, or labor and materials, would be greater than or equal to: (i) 5% of the project Bid, but at least $15,000, or (ii) $350,000 regardless of the percentage, the Bidder must disclose the following information about that subcontract in its Bid submission or within two (2) working hours after Closing:

(a) The subcontractor's name,

(b) Dollar value and,

(c) The category of work that the subcontractor would be performing.

If the Offeror will not be using any subcontractors that are subject to the above disclosure requirements, the Offeror is required to indicate "NONE" on the Disclosure Form.

THE AGENCY MUST REJECT AN OFFER IF THE OFFEROR FAILS TO SUBMIT THE DISCLOSURE FORM WITH THIS INFORMATION BY THE STATED DEADLINE.

(2) An Offeror shall submit the disclosure form required by OAR 137-049-0360 either in its Offer submission or within two (2) working hours after Closing.

Compliance with the disclosure and submittal requirements is a matter of responsiveness. Offers which are submitted by Closing, but for which the disclosure submittal has not been made by the specified deadline, are not responsive and shall not be considered for Contract award.

(3) The Agency shall obtain, and make available for public inspection, the disclosure forms required by OAR 137-049-0360. The Agency shall also provide copies of disclosure forms to the Bureau of Labor and Industries as required by ORS 279C.835. The Agency is not required to determine the accuracy or completeness of the information submitted. Substitution of affected first-tier subcontractors shall be made only in accordance with ORS 279C.585.

FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE FORM

(ORS 279C.370)

Bids which are submitted by Bid Closing, but for which a required disclosure submittal has not been made by the specified Disclosure Deadline, are not responsive and shall not be considered for Contract award.

AGENCY SUPPLIED INFORMATION:

PROJECT NAME: Agency to enter project name

BID #:

BID CLOSING: Date: Time:

REQUIRED DISCLOSURE DEADLINE: Date: Time:

Deliver Form To (Agency): Columbia 9.1.1

INSTRUCTIONS:

This form must be submitted to the Agency within two (2) working hours after the advertised bid closing time. Submittal is to the same location listed in the ITB.

List below the name of each subcontractor that will be furnishing labor or will be furnishing labor and materials and that is required to be disclosed, the category of work that the subcontractor will be performing and the dollar value of the subcontract. Enter “NONE” if there are no subcontractors that need to be disclosed. (ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NEEDED.)

BIDDER DISCLOSURE:

Subcontractor Name
Category of Work
Dollar Value

The above listed first-tier subcontractor(s) are providing labor, or labor and material, with a Dollar Value equal to or greater than:

a) 5% of the total Contract Price, but at least $15,000. [If the Dollar Value is less than $15,000 do not list the subcontractor above.] or

b) $350,000 regardless of the percentage of the total Contract Price.

Form Submitted By (Bidder Name): _________________________________________________ Contact Name: ___________________________________ Phone #: _______________________

SECTION G – CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS BOARD (CCB) REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall be licensed with the State of Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) prior to bidding on Public Improvement Contract(s). FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT SHALL RESULT IN BID REJECTION.

All Subcontractors participating in the project shall be similarly registered with the Construction Contractors Board at the time they propose to engage in subcontract work. The CCB registration requirements apply to all public works contracts unless superseded by federal law.

Offerors SHALL provide their Construction Contractors Board (ORS 701.055) registration number below:

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS BOARD REGISTRATION NO.: __________________

EXPIRATION DATE OF CCB NO.: __________________

SECTION H – BID AMENDMENTS AND INQURY DETAILS

The Agency reserves the right to make changes to the Invitation to Bid and the resulting Contract, by written Solicitation Amendment (Addendum), prior to the closing time and date. Solicitation Amendment will be submitted in writing to the bidders who attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting. The Amendment will not be publicly posted. Offerors will be requested to acknowledge receipt of the Amendment. The Agency is not responsible for an Offerors failure to receive and acknowledge receipt notice of the Amendment. Solicitation Amendments shall only be issued by the Agency and upon issuance are incorporated into the Invitation to Bid or the resulting Contract. If required by the Solicitation Amendment, Bidders shall sign and return the Solicitation Amendment prior to the Closing time/date.

A minimum of two Addendums will be issued or identified by the Agency as not needed. These will occur at the following times:

1. Post pre-bid conference to address any questions recorded during the conference

2. After the last day for Requests

SECTION I – RESPONSIBILITY INQUIRY / CONTACTOR REFERENCES

The Agency reserves the right, pursuant to OAR 137-049-0390 to investigate and evaluate, at any time prior to award and execution of the Contract, the apparent successful Offeror's responsibility to perform the Contract. Submission of a signed Offer shall constitute approval for the Agency to obtain any information the Agency deems necessary to conduct the evaluation. The Agency shall notify the apparent successful Offeror, in writing, of any other documentation required, which may include, but is not limited to, recent profit-and-loss history; current balance statements; assets-to-liabilities ratio, including number and amount of secured versus unsecured creditor claims; availability of short and long-term financing; bonding capacity; credit information; material; equipment; facility and personnel information; performance record of Contract performance; etc. Failure to promptly provide this information shall result in Offer rejection. The Agency may postpone the award of the Contract after announcement of the apparent successful Offeror in order to complete its investigation and evaluation. Failure of the apparent successful Offeror to demonstrate Responsibility, as required under OAR 137-049-0390, shall render the Offeror non-responsible and shall constitute grounds for Offer rejection, as required under OAR 137-049-0440.

1. OFFERORS INFORMATION

Business Name:

Owner(s) Name:

Business Address:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

2. OFFEROR REFERENCES FOR COMPARABLE PROJECTS IN SIZE AND SCOPE

Offeror shall provide a list of three different project references with their Offer that can be contacted regarding the quality of workmanship and service that the Offeror provided on projects of comparable size and scope. Offeror shall submit this information on their form. Comparable project information shall at a minimum include the following sections:

· Name of project

· Project location

· Project description

· Project completion date

· Firm name for contact person

· Contact person

· Contact phone number

· Contact e-mail address

· Contract value

· Contract change order value

SECTION J – CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED MATERIALS

Offeror shall provide new, not previously uses, materials for the Contractor supplied materials. Where economically feasible and able to meet or exceed the performance requirements set forth in this contract recyclable materials shall be used.

SECTION K – RESIDANCY INFORMATION

OAR 137-049-0390 states " In determining the lowest Responsive Bid, the Contracting Agency shall, in accordance with OAR 137-046-0310 (Reciprocal Preferences), add a percentage increase to the Bid of a nonresident Bidder equal to the percentage, if any, of the preference given to that Bidder in the state in which the Bidder resides.”

"Resident Bidder" means a Bidder that has paid unemployment taxes or income taxes in this state during the 12 calendar months immediately preceding submission of the Bid, has a business address in this State, and has stated in the Bid whether the Bidder is a "resident Bidder". (OAR 137-046-0110)

"Non-resident Bidder" means a Bidder who is not a "resident Bidder" as defined above. (OAR 137-046-0110)

Check one: Bidder is a

Resident Bidder
If Resident, Enter Oregon business Address
Non-Resident Bidder
If non-resident, Enter State of Residency

FOREIGN CONTRACTOR: If the amount of the Contract exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000), and if Contractor is not domiciled in or registered to do business in the State, Contractor shall promptly provide to the Oregon Department of Revenue all information required by that Department relative to the Contract. The State shall be entitled to withhold final payment under the Contract until Contractor has met this requirement.

SECTION L - CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH TAX LAWS

By my signature in Section O of this Contract, I, hereby attest or affirm under penalty of perjury: That I am authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor in this matter, that I have authority and knowledge regarding the payment of taxes, and that Contractor is, to the best of my knowledge, not in violation of any Oregon Tax Laws.

SECTION M - CERTIFICATION OF DRUG-TESTING LAW REQUIREMENTS

(1) Pursuant to OAR 137-049-0200, the Offeror certifies by its signature on these solicitation document forms that it has a Qualifying Drug Testing Program in place for its employees that includes, at a minimum, the following:

(a) A written employee drug testing policy, (b) Required drug testing for all new Subject Employees or, alternatively, required testing of all Subject Employees every 12 months on a random selection basis, and

(c) Required testing of a Subject Employee when the Offeror has reasonable cause to believe the Subject Employee is under the influence of drugs.

(2) A drug testing program that meets the above requirements will be deemed a "Qualifying Employee Drug Testing Program." An employee is a "Subject Employee" only if that employee will be working on the Project job site.

(3) If awarded a Public Improvement Contract as a result of this solicitation, Offeror agrees that at the time of Contract execution it shall represent and warrant to the Agency that its Qualifying Employee Drug Testing Program is in place and will continue in full force and effect for the duration of the Public Improvement Contract. The Agency's performance obligation (which includes, without limitation, the Agency's obligation to make payment) shall be contingent on Contractor's compliance with this representation and warranty.

(4) If awarded a Public Improvement Contract as a result of this solicitation, Offeror also agrees that at the time of Contract execution, and as a condition to Agency's performance obligation (which includes, without limitation, the Agency's obligation to make payment), it shall require each Subcontractor providing labor for the Project to:

(a) Demonstrate to the Contractor that it has a Qualifying Employee Drug Testing Program for the Subcontractor's Subject Employees, and represent and warrant to the Contractor that the Qualifying Employee Drug Testing Program is in place at the time of subcontract execution and will continue in full force and effect for the duration of the subcontract; or

(b) Require that the Subcontractor's Subject Employees participate in the Contractor's Qualifying Employee Drug Testing Program for the duration of the subcontract.

SECTION M - DRUG-TESTING REQUIREMENTS

(1) The Offeror certifies by its signature on these solicitation document forms that it has a Qualifying Drug Testing Program in place for its employees that includes, at a minimum, the following:

(a) A written employee drug testing policy, (b) Required drug testing for all new Subject Employees or, alternatively, required testing of all Subject Employees every 12 months on a random selection basis, and (c) Required testing of a Subject Employee when the Offeror has reasonable cause to believe the Subject Employee is under the influence of drugs.

(2) A drug testing program that meets the above requirements will be deemed a "Qualifying Employee Drug Testing Program." An employee is a "Subject Employee" only if that employee will be working on the Project job site.

(3) If awarded a Public Improvement Contract as a result of this solicitation, Offeror agrees that at the time of Contract execution it shall represent and warrant to the Agency that its Qualifying Employee Drug Testing Program is in place and will continue in full force and effect for the duration of the Public Improvement Contract. The Agency's performance obligation (which includes, without limitation, the Agency's obligation to make payment) shall be contingent on Contractor's compliance with this representation and warranty.

(4) If awarded a Public Improvement Contract as a result of this solicitation, Offeror also agrees that at the time of Contract execution, and as a condition to Agency's performance obligation (which includes, without limitation, the Agency's obligation to make payment), it shall require each Subcontractor providing labor for the Project to:

(a) Demonstrate to the Contractor that it has a Qualifying Employee Drug Testing Program for the Subcontractor's Subject Employees, and represent and warrant to the Contractor that the Qualifying Employee Drug Testing Program is in place at the time of subcontract execution and will continue in full force and effect for the duration of the subcontract; or (b) Require that the Subcontractor's Subject Employees participate in the Contractor's Qualifying Employee Drug Testing Program for the duration of the subcontract.

SECTION N - CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH NON-DISCRIMINATION LAWS

By my signature in Section O of this Contract, I hereby attest or affirm under penalty of perjury: that I am authorized to act on behalf of Contractor in this matter, and to the to the best of my knowledge the Contractor has not discriminated against minority, women or emerging small business enterprises in obtaining any required subcontracts, and that the Contractor is not in violation of any Discrimination Laws.

SECTION O – BID RESPONABILITY AKNOWLEGEMENT

THIS BID MUST BE SIGNED IN INK BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BIDDER; ANY ALTERATIONS OR ERASURES TO THE BID MUST BE INITIALED IN INK BY THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.

The undersigned acknowledges, attests and certifies individually and on behalf of the Bidder that:

(1) He/she is a duly authorized representative of the Bidder, has been authorized by Bidder to make all representations, attestations, and certifications contained in this Bid and all Solicitation Amendment, if any, issued.

(2) Bidder, acting through its authorized representatives, has read and understands all Bid instructions, Specifications, Plans, terms and conditions contained in this Bid document (including all listed attachments and Solicitation Amendment, if any, issued);

(3) The Bid submitted is in response to the specific language contained in the ITB, and Bidder has made no assumptions based upon either (a) verbal or written statements not contained in the ITB, or (b) any previously issued ITB, if any.

(4) The State shall not be liable for any claims or be subject to any defenses asserted by Bidder based upon, resulting from, or related to, Bidders failure to comprehend all requirements of the ITB.

(5) The State shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by Bidder in preparing and submitting its Offer or in participating in the Offer evaluation/selection process.

(6) The Bidder agrees to be bound by and comply with all applicable requirements of ORS 279C.800 through ORS 279C.870 and the administrative rules of the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) regarding prevailing wage rates and payment of a fee to BOLI.

(7) The Offer was prepared independently from all other Bidders, and without collusion, fraud, or other dishonesty.

(8) Bidder is bound by and will comply with all requirements, Specifications, Plans, terms and conditions contained in this Bid (including all listed attachments and Solicitation Amendment, if any, issued);

(9) Bidder will furnish the designated item(s) and/or service(s) in accordance with the Bid Specifications, Plans and requirements, and will comply in all respects with the terms of the resulting Contract upon award; and

(10) Bidder represents and warrants that Bidder has the power and authority to enter into and perform the Contract and that the Contract, when executed and delivered, shall be a valid and binding obligation of Contractor enforceable in accordance with its terms.

(11) All affirmations and certifications contained in Sections J, K, L, M and N are true and correct.

Authorized Signature: __________________________________ Title: _____________________________ FEIN ID# or SSN# (required): ________________________________________ Contact Person (Type or Print): ____________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: Fax Number:

SECTION P - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

An asbestos abatement license under ORS 468A.720 will be required of the Contractor or its subcontractors for the any demolition of the XXXX.

Enter Asbestos Abatement Company Name:

Enter Asbestos Abatement License Number:

SECTION Q - JOINT VENTURE/PARTNERSHIP DISCLOSURE

The Offeror shall disclose whether the Offer is submitted by either a partnership or joint venture.

NO: ________ YES: _______

If yes, the Offeror shall provide the name of the contact person for the partnership or joint venturer.

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