Intent to Award.pdf

The document is an Intent to Award letter from the Oregon Department of State Lands, specifically from the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, addressed to Mike Coplin, Project Manager. The letter indicates the department's intent to award the Wasson Creek Boardwalk Construction and Installation contract to Skoyon Contracting LLC. The project involves constructing a boardwalk on 38 pre-installed helical piles and regrading 150-200 feet of existing trail to restore public access within the research reserve. The letter outlines next steps, including scheduling a meeting for contract negotiations and requesting the contractor provide a W-9 and Certificate of Insurance prior to contract execution.

The contract will be executed in 2025, with specific work periods from July 1 to September 15, and a final project completion date of November 15, 2025. While specific budget details are not provided in this intent to award letter, the accompanying contract opportunity summary suggests the project requires careful environmental considerations, including limitations on heavy equipment use, restrictions on debris contact with state waters, and an Inadvertent Discovery Plan for potential archaeological finds. Contractors must possess an Oregon Contractor's License and comply with prevailing wage rates for contracts valued over $50,000, with potential coordination required with local Native American tribes including the Coquille Indian Tribe, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.