Comms Conduit Install Bid Form_Rev 1.xlsx

The file is a Bid Form for a Communications Conduit Installation project issued by the Oregon Department of State Lands for the South Slough Visitor Center in Charleston, Oregon. The project involves installing a fiber optic internet line through horizontal directional drilling, including 376 linear feet of 2" HDPE conduit, 1,026 linear feet of 4" HDPE conduit, 4 junction boxes, 1 utility vault, and exterior wall penetrations. A mandatory pre-bid conference call is scheduled for July 9, 2025, at 10 am PST, with bid submissions due to Michelle Johnson by July 24, 2025, at 10 AM PST. The contract is set to begin on September 3, 2025, with completion expected by October 15, 2025.

The bid form provides a structured pricing template with unit prices and lump sum options for various installation components, totaling zero dollars in the provided document. Bidders must have a valid Oregon Contractor's License and comply with prevailing wage rates for contracts exceeding $50,000. The project aims to address historical internet service reliability issues at the South Slough Visitor Center, with Civil West Engineering having developed the design and construction documents. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the solicitation indicates a focus on technical capability and cost-effectiveness, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest bidder. The project includes an Archaeological Inadvertent Discovery Plan, suggesting potential environmental and cultural sensitivity considerations during installation.