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ITB# S-63500-00004725 Oxbow Hatchery Rearing Pond Repairs

INVITATION TO BID

Oxbow Hatchery

Rearing Pond Repairs

BID # S-63500-00004725

DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

Closing Date: November 01, 2022 Opening Date: November 01, 2022

Closing Time: 2:00 PM Opening Time: 2:00 PM

Grants/Contracts Specialist: Kathy Blehm Phone: (503) 947-6169 Email: Kathy.m.blehm@odfw.oregon.gov Fax: (503) 947-6156

Address: 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE Salem, Oregon 97302

NOTE TO BIDDERS:

ODFW is one of the state agencies that provides critical public services to Oregonians. Our leaders have been asked to balance the need to serve the public with the need to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of our employees and the public. Measures are being taken pursuant to the Oregon Governor’s Executive Order 20-12.

Thank you for your support and flexibility as we work together to keep each other safe and fulfill our mission.

BID SUMMARY

ITB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (“ITB”) is to establish a contract for the Oxbow Hatchery Rearing Pond Repairs (“Project”) for the benefit of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (the “Contract”). The work contemplated under this Contract (the “Work”) includes all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, permits, and services for, and incidental to, the completion of all Work in connection with the project described in the Contract Documents.

The Work will take place in Hood River County, Oregon.

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE:

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM, located on site at the Oxbow Hatchery, 1200 Frontage Rd, Cascade Locks, OR 97014. THOSE ARRIVING AFTER THE

CONFERENCE HAS STARTED WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND.

Any statements made at this conference will not change the Plans and Drawings, Technical Specifications, or other Contract Documents unless an Addendum has been issued from ODFW and advertised on the OregonBuys System.

BIDDERS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVE ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS MANDATORY PRE-BID

CONFERENCE AND SIGN IN ON THE OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE SHEET, IDENTIFYING THE INDIVIDUAL

REPRESENTATIVE AND THE ENTITY INTENDING TO BID. BIDS WILL ONLY BE EVALUATED FROM

BIDDERS WHO SIGNED IN AND ATTENDED THE ENTIRE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE, AND ALL

OTHER BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.

PROJECT COMPLETION DATES:

PROJECT START DATE: 7 calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed.

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION: No later than November 18, 2022

FINAL COMPLETION: No later than November 30, 2022

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:

Liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion of the Work will apply to the Contract resulting from this ITB. (See Exhibit 5 for detailed information)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Project is to perform repairs at the Rearing ponds at Oxbow hatchery. This contract is to inject an expanding chemical soilgrout to waterproof and seal the underside of ponds 1-3. Voids in the subbase material underneath the ponds have allowed fish to escape the ponds into the subbase, resulting in high fish mortality rates.

The Work to be performed under this Contract shall consist of furnishing tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and manufactured articles and for furnishing transportation and services, including fuel, power, water, and essential communications, and for the performance of all labor, work, or other operations required for the fulfillment of the Contract in strict accordance with the Contract Documents.

SECTION A - TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION B DEFINITIONS

SECTION C GENERAL BIDDING INFORMATION/INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SECTION D BID SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION E PREVAILING WAGE RATES AND BOLI REQUIREMENTS

SECTION F FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE INSTRUCTIONS AND FORM

SECTION G CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS BOARD (CCB) REGISTRATION

REQUIREMENTS; ASBESTOS ABATEMENT LICENSING REQUIREMENTS;

AND JOINT VENTURE - PARTNERSHIP DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION H ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SECTION I RESPONSIBILITY INQUIRY / CONTRACTOR REFERENCES /ESB UTILIZATION

SECTION J RECYCLED PRODUCTS / DEMOLITION WORK

SECTION K RESIDENCY INFORMATION

SECTION L CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH TAX LAWS

SECTION M CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH DRUG-TESTING LAW REQUIREMENTS:

SECTION N CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH NON-DISCRIMINATION LAWS

SECTION O SIGNATURE OF BIDDER'S DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

EXHIBIT 1 PRICING SUBMITTAL FORM

EXHIBIT 2 BID SECURITY FORM

EXHIBIT 3 PERFORMANCE BOND FORM

EXHIBIT 4 PAYMENT BOND FORM

EXHIBIT 5 SAMPLE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FORM

EXHIBIT 6 STATE OF OREGON GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS

EXHIBIT 7 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS

EXHIBIT 8 CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR NON-FEDERAL ENTITY CONTRACTS UNDER FEDERAL

AWARDS

ATTACHMENT A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ATTACHMENT B PLANS AND DRAWINGS (dated 07/28/22)

SECTION B - DEFINITIONS

B.1 DEFINITIONS: Together with the Definitions found in Section A.1 of Exhibit 6 - State of Oregon General Conditions for Public Improvement Contracts, (“General Conditions”) the following definitions apply to this ITB and the resulting Contract.

B.1.1 "Addendum” (referred to as “Amendment” in OregonBuys) means an addition or deletion to, a material change in, or a clarification of, the ITB. Each Addendum shall be labeled as such and shall be made available to all interested Offerors in accordance with OAR 137-049-0250. The plural form of “Addendum” is “Addenda.”

B.1.2 "Agency" or “ODFW” means the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

B.1.3 "Bid" means the Offeror's written offer submitted in response to the ITB, including all necessary attachments and information required to be submitted prior to award. Bid also means "Offer".

B.1.4 "Bidder" and “Offeror” are used interchangeably and each means an individual, organization, or representative of an organization that submits a Bid in response to this ITB.

B.1.5 "Closing" (referred to “Bid Opening Date” in OregonBuys) means the date and time set in the ITB for Bid submission, after which Bids may not be submitted, modified, or withdrawn by Bidder.

B.1.6 "DAS" means the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, acting through its Enterprise Goods and Services Division, Procurement Services.

B.1.7 "Invitation to Bid" or "ITB" means all documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, and any Addenda thereto, used for soliciting Bids.

B.1.8 "Opening" means the date/time set to read the Bidder’s name and total cost of the Bid submittals.

B.1.9 “Owner” means the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

B.1.10 "OregonBuys” means the online electronic Oregon Automated Procurement System administered by DAS.

The OregonBuys website is located at: https://oregonbuys.gov.

B.1.11 "Plan Center" means organizations and business locations where Bidders may view, download, or purchase copies of all documents relating to the ITB.

B.1.12 "State" means the State of Oregon.

B.1.13 “Writing” means letters, characters and symbols inscribed on paper by hand, print, type, or other method of impression, intended to represent or convey particular ideas or meanings. “Writing” when required or permitted by law, or required or permitted in a Solicitation Document, also means letters, characters and symbols made in electronic form, including email submission, and intended to represent or convey particular ideas or meanings.

SECTION C - GENERAL BIDDING INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

C.0 SOLICITATION SCHEDULE

All dates listed are subject to change. All times listed in this ITB and OregonBuys are Pacific Time.

ACTIVITY

SCHEDULE/DEADLINE

Pre-Bid Conference See C.1.0 of ITB Deadline for solicitation protests, requests for change, requests for clarification, requests for brand name/ product substitutions, and questions

October 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Deadline for Bid Submittal November 01, 2022 at 2:00 PM Public Bid Opening Immediately after Bid Opening Date and time.

Deadline for Award Protest 7 calendar days after issuance of the Notice of

Intent to Award. See ITB section C.18

C.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

C.1.0 MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE:

C.1.0.1 A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on October 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM, located on site at the Oxbow Hatchery, 1200 Frontage Rd, Cascade Locks, OR 97014. THOSE ARRIVING AFTER THE

CONFERENCE HAS STARTED WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND.

C.1.0.2 Any statements made at this conference will not change the Plans and Drawings, Technical Specifications, or other Contract Documents unless an Addendum has been issued from ODFW and advertised on the OregonBuys System.

BIDDERS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVE ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS MANDATORY PRE-BID

CONFERENCE AND SIGN IN ON THE OFFICIAL ATTENDANCE SHEET, IDENTIFYING THE INDIVIDUAL

REPRESENTATIVE AND THE ENTITY INTENDING TO BID. BIDS WILL ONLY BE EVALUATED FROM

BIDDERS WHO SIGNED IN AND ATTENDED THE ENTIRE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE, AND ALL

OTHER BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.

C.1.1 POINT(S) OF CONTACT:

The single point of contact (“SPC”) for questions regarding the ITB, forms, bidding processes, changes, clarifications, requests for brand approval, substitution requests, the award processes, protests, and any other issues that may arise, is Kathy M. Blehm, OPBC, Contracts Specialist at (503) 947-6169 or email Kathy.m.blehm@odfw.oregon.gov.

C.1.2 GENERAL BIDDING INFORMATION AND BID REQUIREMENTS

C.1.2.1 OREGONBUYS

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: All vendors must be registered in OregonBuys to do business with the State. Registration is free. To create a vendor account, click the blue “Register” button in the top right corner of the OregonBuys website: https://oregonbuys.gov/bso. For registration assistance see vendor registration guidance.

Vendors are responsible for ensuring that their vendor registration and information is current and correct in OregonBuys. ODFW shall not be responsible for defective registration or incorrect vendor information.

CROSSWALK of TERMS

Terms used in OregonBuys Definition

Amendment “Addendum” or “Addenda”, as defined in OAR 137-046-0110(1); or any form of notice associated with the solicitation, such as intent to award, cancellation, etc., as set forth in the Amendment.

Bid Opening Date “Closing” as defined in OAR 137-046-0110(5). In OregonBuys it is the deadline for submitting Quotes (Bids, Proposals or other required responses) required by a Bid Solicitation, after which the Bid “Opening” as defined in OAR 137-046-0110(21) will immediately occur.

Bid Solicitation Any form of solicitation: Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, Request for Quote, Request for Information, etc., including notices (sole source notice, intent to participate, etc.). Each Bid Solicitation has a separate page and ID number in OregonBuys.

Change Order A formal change to an existing MBPO (i.e., any form of contract; agreement; price agreement or on-call contract, etc.; purchase order; or work order contract.

Master Blanket Purchase Order

(“MBPO”)

Any form of contract; agreement; price agreement or on-call contract, etc.; purchase order; or work order contract.

Quote Any form of Bid submission by vendors; i.e., Bids, Quotes, or any other type of Bid required by a Bid Solicitation.

Vendor Any form of business entity registered in OregonBuys. Only registered Vendors are eligible to submit a Quote and enter into any form of Contract pursuant to Bid Solicitations advertised in OregonBuys.

C.1.2.2 OBTAINING ITB DOCUMENTS: This ITB, ITB attachments and any Addenda and notices (“Amendments”) may be downloaded from the OregonBuys eProcurement system at: https://oregonbuys.gov/bso. Contact the Purchaser identified in OregonBuys for this ITB if unable to access solicitation documents via OregonBuys.

Bidders are solely responsible for checking OregonBuys regularly until the Bid Opening Date and time specified in OregonBuys to assure that they have not missed any Addenda or other notices issued as “Amendments” in OregonBuys for this ITB.

C.1.2.3 ITB ATTACHMENTS AND ADDENDA. In addition to the provisions set forth and linked within this ITB, this ITB incorporates by this reference the information published or linked on the OregonBuys “Bid Solicitation” page for this ITB, including but not limited to:

• Details entered in the Header Information section;

• All ITB Attachments, Addenda, and notices (“Amendments” in OregonBuys), question and answer documents, and any other files linked in the File Attachments and Form Attachments subsections; and

• Information, if any, entered in the “Questions” and “Item Information” sections.

C.1.2.4 OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS FROM PLAN CENTERS OR VENDORS RATHER THAN OREGONBUYS:

Offerors who obtain documents through Plan Centers or other third party vendors are responsible for ensuring they have all ITB documents and addenda. Costs for these documents and any associated delivery costs are as quoted https://oregonbuys.gov/bso https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Pages/vendorregistration.aspx https://www.oregon.gov/das/ORBuys/Pages/vendorregistration.aspx https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/ https://oregonbuys.gov/ by the Plan Center or vendor selected by the Offeror. All costs of these documents are at Offeror’s expense. Terms of performance and payment are as stipulated by the Plan Center or vendor and are not regulated by the State.

ODFW is not responsible for Plan Center or vendor policies, procedures, terms, conditions, or other requirements.

C.1.3 SUBMITTALS VIA OREGONBUYS.

C.1.3.1 INSTRUCTIONS. Bidder must be a registered Vendor in OregonBuys (see section C.1.2.1). Bidder should select the “Confidential” checkbox in OregonBuys when uploading any files required in response to this ITB. Bidder must complete and submit via OregonBuys the following items, in accordance with all instructions in this ITB, no later than the Bid Opening Date and time specified in OregonBuys for this ITB (submittals by any other means will be rejected).

Bidder shall provide required information on the forms specified in this ITB. Any information Bidder submits that is not required to be included on forms prescribed by this ITB must be formatted in the manner called for in this ITB and submitted on Bidder’s letterhead.

Bidder shall not make the Bid contingent upon ODFW acceptance of Specifications, Plans or Contract terms that conflict with or are in addition to those advertised in this ITB. Bidder must select “Yes” on the Terms & Conditions tab in OregonBuys or the Bid will be rejected.

In the event the Bidder is unable to successfully submit its Proposal through OregonBuys, the Bidder must notify the SPC and provide an explanation of the Bidder’s inability to submit its Bid through OregonBuys, and then successfully submit its Bid to the SPC via email by the Closing date/time stated on the cover page of this RFP, as it may be extended by Addenda.

ODFW will use the time stamp on the submittal through OregonBuys to determine timeliness, or the date and time of email submittal to the SPC, in the event a Bidder is unable to submit its Bid through OregonBuys, has notified the SPC of that event and has submitted its Bid to the SPC via email.

C.1.3.2 PRICING SUBMITTAL FORM. Bidders must complete and submit the Pricing Submittal Form using the form available for download from the File Attachments section for this ITB in OregonBuys. Failure to supply all required information in the Pricing Submittal Form may result in rejection of the Bid as non-responsive. In the event of a discrepancy between extended prices and unit prices, unit prices will prevail. If the Pricing Submittal Form is replaced by an Addendum, then Bidders shall use that replacement form to provide pricing and other required information.

The quantities listed in the Pricing Submittal Form posted as a File Attachment in OregonBuys for this ITB are intended to serve only as a guide to Bidders and are not to be construed as a guarantee. All quantities are estimated and are for Bid purposes only. ODFW reserves the right to adjust quantities or delete items as needed. Payment will be made based on actual, measured quantities.

C.1.3 INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BID: Bidder must submit the following items via upload in OregonBuys, no later than the Bid Opening Date and time specified in OregonBuys for this ITB, or the Bid may be found nonresponsive and rejected.

The following must be submitted prior to Closing:

Construction Contractors Board (“CCB”) Registration Requirements; Asbestos Abatement Licensing

Requirements, & Joint Venture - Partnership Declaration, Section G;

Addenda Acknowledgement; Section H;

Responsibility Inquiry & Contractor References; Utilization of Businesses Certified under ORS 200.055, Section I;

Residency Information, Section K;

Signature of Bidder's Duly Authorized Representative, Section O;

Pricing Submittal Form (Exhibit 1); and Bid Security (Exhibit 2) unless another method of submission is approved per Section D.

The following must be submitted via OregonBuys prior to the Bid Opening Date and time OR via email to the SPC within two working hours after the Bid Opening Date and time specified in OregonBuys for this

ITB;

First Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form, Section F.

C.1.5. ELECTRONIC BID PROVISIONS

C.1.5.1 [RESERVED]

C.1.5.2 ODFW reserves the right to reject any Bid that is unreadable.

C.1.5.3 ODFW reserves the right to award the Contract solely on the Bid submitted electronically through OregonBuys; however, upon ODFW’s request, the apparent successful Bidder shall promptly submit its complete original signed bid. In the event of a failure of an Electronic Procurement System or email system that interferes with the ability to submit electronic Bids, to protest or to otherwise participate in the procurement, ODFW may cancel the procurement or may extend the date and time of receipt of electronic Bids by providing notice of the extension immediately after the Electronic Procurement System or email system becomes available.

C.1.5.4 By submitting a Bid in response to this ITB, the Bidder (and if selected for award, also as the Contractor) agrees with ODFW that signatures, and other forms of authorized representative certification, showing on documents submitted via OregonBuys or email are “Electronic Signatures” under ORS Chapter 84 and bind the signing party and are intended to be and can be relied upon by the parties.

C.1.6 TRADE SECRETS: Any information that Offeror submits in response to the ITB that Offeror considers a trade secret under ORS 192.345(2), and that Offeror wishes to protect from public disclosure, must be clearly labeled with the following: "This information constitutes a trade secret under ORS 192.345(2), and is not to be disclosed except in accordance with the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS Chapter 192." Offerors are cautioned that price information submitted in response to an ITB is generally not considered a trade secret under the Oregon Public Records Law. Further, information submitted by Offerors that is already in the public domain is not protected. The State is not liable for disclosure or release of information when authorized or required by law or court order to do

so. The State is immune from liability for disclosure or release of information under the circumstances set out in

ORS 646.473(3).

C.1.7 SOLICITATION LAW, RULES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS: This ITB and the resulting Contract shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of State of Oregon without regard to principles of conflicts of law. Specific laws and rules that govern the solicitation process are found in Chapters 279A and 279C of the Oregon Revised Statutes, and Divisions 46 and 49 of the Administrative Rules of the Oregon Department of Justice. 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 above laws and rules. Copies may be obtained as follows:

C.1.7.1 OREGON REVISED STATUTES (ORS Chapters 279A and 279C) - Can be obtained from Legislative Counsel Committee, S101 State Capitol, Salem, OR 97310-0630. Phone (503) 378-8146, or online at:

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/Pages/ORS.aspx

C.1.7.2 OREGON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES - (OAR Chapter 137, Divisions 46 and

49) Can be obtained from the Department of Justice, 1162 Court Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301. Phone (503) 378-4400), or online at: http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_100/oar_137/137_tofc.html

C.1.7.3 In addition to the foregoing, this solicitation and the Contract are governed by the STATE OF OREGON GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS, ("General Conditions") dated January 1, 2012, and the Supplemental General Conditions which are attached as Exhibit 6 and Exhibit 7, respectively, and incorporated by reference into this ITB and the Sample Public Improvement Form attached as Exhibit 5

C.1.8 BRAND NAME USAGE:

C.1.8.1 BRAND NAME: Any brand name listed in the specifications without an "or equal" "or approved equal" establishes the minimum requirements for appearance, quality, utility, durability, function, and purpose. Other brand names may be used in the construction of the Project as long as they are equal to or better than the product brand named, and the brand named is not mandated pursuant to a brand name exemption.

http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/pages/rules/oars_100/oar_137/137_tofc.html

C.1.8.2 BRAND NAME "OR EQUAL:" Any brand name listed in the specifications with an "or equal" establishes the minimum requirements for quality, utility, durability, function, and purpose. Other brand names may be used in the construction of the project as long as they are equal to or better than the product brand named, and the proposed product has been approved in Writing by the Owner’s Authorized Representative prior to installation, and the brand named is not mandated pursuant to a brand name exemption.

During the Project, the Owner’s Authorized Representative will determine, in its sole discretion, whether a product offered is "or equal." This determination shall not absolve the Contractor of sole liability related to the proposed product’s failure to meet the specified requirements.

C.1.8.3 BRAND NAME "OR APPROVED EQUAL:" Any brand name listed in the specifications with an "or approved equal" or an “or approved equivalent” establishes the minimum requirements for appearance, quality, utility, durability, function, and purpose. Other brand names may be used in the construction of the Project as long as they are equal to or better than the product brand named, and the product has been pre-approved in Writing during the bidding process detailed in Section C.2, and the brand named is not mandated pursuant to a brand name exemption.

During the bidding process, ODFW shall determine, in its sole discretion, whether a product offered is "or approved equal." This determination shall not absolve the Contractor of sole liability to the proposed product’s failure to meet the specified requirements.

C.2 SOLICITATION PROTEST; REQUEST FOR CHANGE; REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION; REQUEST FOR

BRAND NAME / PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION

C.2.1 PROCEDURE: The appropriate means of seeking clarifications or modifications to provisions of an ITB are through (a) requests for approval of an "equal" or an "equivalent;" (b) requests for clarification; (c) formal submittal of requests for changes to contractual terms, Technical Specifications or Plans and Drawings, and (d) formal submittal of protests of contractual terms, Technical Specifications or Plans and Drawings. Any Bid response that includes non-approved alternate product brands where approval is required, or that takes exception to contractual terms, Technical Specifications or Plans and Drawings, may be deemed non-responsive and may be rejected.

C.2.2 METHOD OF SUBMITTING REQUESTS AND SOLICITATION PROTESTS: Requests for approved equal, requests for clarification, requests for change, and solicitation protests must be made in Writing via email and marked as follows:

Request for:

Brand Approval/Request for Substitution/Request for Clarification/Request Change/Solicitation Protest (as applicable) ITB Number Closing Date & Time and must be received by the SPC by the date and time listed in Section C.0. Unless this specific deadline is extended by subsequent Addenda, no requests for approved equal, requests for clarification, requests for change, or protests pertaining to provisions contained in the originally issued ITB will be considered after the date specified herein.

C.2.3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN "EQUAL" OR AN "EQUIVALENT:" Pursuant to Section C.1.8.3, Offerors must provide the specified product unless another is approved through a request for approval of an "equal" or an "equivalent". Other brands meeting the specified requirements will be considered upon proper submittal of the request with appropriate documentation. Requests must be submitted in conformance with the requirements of C.2.2.

• Requests must provide all the information necessary for the State to determine product acceptability.

• Failure to provide sufficient information with the request will be cause for the request not to be considered as equivalent

• Any product subsequently approved for substitution will be listed on an Addendum issued by ODFW and posted on OregonBuys.

C.2.4 REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION: Any Offeror that finds discrepancies in, or omissions from any provision of the ITB, Technical Specifications, Plans and Drawings, or Contract Documents or has doubt as to the meaning, must make a request for clarification in conformance with the submittal requirements of C.2.2.

Failure to advise ODFW will constitute notice that Offeror is fully satisfied with the existing site conditions, and the provisions of the ITB, Technical Specifications, Plans and Drawings, and Contract Documents and that the Offeror intends to perform its obligations with no impediments to the Work.

C.2.5 REQUEST FOR CHANGES TO CONTRACTUAL TERMS, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, OR PLANS AND DRAWINGS: Any Offeror may submit a request for changes to contractual terms, Technical Specifications or Plans and Drawings. To be considered, the request must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of C.2.2. The request must include the reason for the requested changes, supported by factual documentation, and any proposed changes.

C.2.6 SOLICITATION PROTESTS (PROTEST OF CONTRACTUAL TERMS, PLANS, OR SPECIFICATIONS): Any Offeror who believes contractual terms, Technical Specifications, Plans or Drawings are unnecessarily restrictive or limit competition may submit a protest in in conformance with the requirements of Section C.2.2. The protest must 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.

C.2.7 RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION: Clarifications, whether verbal, in Writing, or included in an Addendum as a "clarification," do not change the Technical Specifications, Plans and Drawings, contractual terms, or procurement requirements of the ITB. If a request for clarification raises an issue that ODFW determines should be handled by formally amending the ITB, ODFW will do so by announcing such a change in an Addendum posted on the OregonBuys System.

C.2.8 RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FOR BRAND APPROVAL, REQUESTS FOR SUBSTITUTION, REQUESTS FOR CHANGE, AND PROTESTS: ODFW shall promptly respond to each properly submitted written request for brand approval, request for substitution, request for change, and protest. Where appropriate, ODFW will issue ITB revisions via Addenda posted on the OregonBuys System.

C.2.9. INFORMAL RESPONSES DO NOT AFFECT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ITB, TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS, PLANS AND DRAWINGS, OR CONTRACTUAL TERMS. PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS

OF THE ITB CAN ONLY BE CHANGED VIA ADDENDA ISSUED BY ODFW AND POSTED ON THE

OREGONBUYS SYSTEM.

C.3 REQUESTS OR PROTESTS RELATING TO ADDENDA

Requests for clarification, requests for change, and protests of Addenda must be received by the time and date specified in the Addendum or they will not be considered. ODFW will not consider requests or protests of matters not added or modified by the Addendum.

C.4 BID MODIFICATION PRIOR TO CLOSING

Once submitted, Offers may be modified before the Bid Opening Date by (i) uploading a new Bid in OregonBuys after deleting prior submittal items using the “Withdraw Quote” button or (ii) in Writing via an email from the authorized representative stating that the modifications amend and supersede the prior Offer.

Offerors may not modify Offers after Closing/Bid Opening Date.

Nothing in Section C.4 shall be construed as allowing the Offeror to alter or otherwise change the form of the Bid, the form of the Contract, the conditions of the Bid, or the Technical Specifications, Plans or Drawings attached to the Bid documents.

C.5 RESERVED

C.6 OFFER WITHDRAWALS PRIOR TO CLOSING

If a Bidder wishes to withdraw a submitted Bid through OregonBuys, the Bidder must do so by (i) using the “Withdraw Quote” button in OregonBuys and also uploading a document prepared on Bidder’s letterhead and signed by the authorized representative; or (ii) submitting via email a Bid withdrawal document prepared on Bidder’s letterhead and signed by the authorized representative. The Bid withdrawal must be received by the SPC prior to Closing.

Bidder may also withdraw its bid in person, prior to Closing, upon presentation of appropriate identification and satisfactory evidence of authority. Bidder must make an appointment with the SPC to withdraw the bid in person.

C.7 BIDS RECEIVED AND BID OPENING

C.7.1. BIDS RECEIVED: Bids must be received in accordance with all instructions in this ITB prior to the “Bid Opening Date” and time specified in OregonBuys for this ITB. Bids received after the Bid Opening Date and time, or as may be extended by any subsequently issued Addendum, will not be considered for award.

C.7.2 BID OPENING. Bid Opening will occur immediately following “Bid Opening Date” and time unless otherwise specified. Only the name of each Bidder and the Bid amounts will be read at the Opening. Award decisions will not be made at the Bid Opening. Agency will hold the public Opening through electronic means. Interested parties may attend the Opening for this solicitation electronically at:

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Or call in (audio only)

Click here to join the meeting +1 503-446-4951,,762456899# U.S. Portland Meeting ID: 227 054 604 465 Phone Conference ID: 762 456 899# Passcode: x9c4xH Download Teams | Join on the web

C.7.3 FIRST TIER SUBCONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE FORM: First tier subcontractor disclosure forms not included in the Bid Submission must be sent by email within two working hours after the Closing to the SPC email address on the cover of this ITB. Failure to comply with this requirement shall result in rejection of the Offer as non-responsive.

C.8 PRELIMINARY BID RESULTS

Prior to the Notice of Intent to Award, ODFW may post preliminary bid results on the OregonBuys System. Such postings may not be correct and are not final.

C.9 TIME FOR OFFER ACCEPTANCE

An Offeror's Offer is a firm Offer, irrevocable, valid, and binding on the Offeror for not less than 60 calendar days from the Closing date and time.

C.10 EXTENSION OF TIME FOR OFFER ACCEPTANCE

ODFW may request, orally or in Writing, that Offerors extend, in Writing, the time during which ODFW may consider their Offers. If an Offeror agrees to such extension, the Offer shall continue as a firm Offer, irrevocable, valid and binding on the Offeror for the agreed upon extension period.

C.11 METHOD OF AWARD

The responsiveness of Bids and responsibility of Offerors and of their proposed subcontractors will be considered in making the award.

C.11.1 METHOD OF BID AWARD: Award will be made to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest total for a responsive BASE BID and the ALTERNATE(S) selected for award, if any. If no Alternate(s) are selected for award, then award will be made to the responsible Bidder submitting the lowest total for a responsive BASE BID. The State reserves the right to award any or all items listed. The State reserves the right to reject all Bids.

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C.12 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE REQUIRED

Offers not in substantial compliance with ITB requirements cannot be considered, and cannot be supplemented by submissions delivered after Closing. However, ODFW may waive minor informalities and irregularities, and may seek clarification of any response that, in its sole discretion, it deems necessary or advisable.

C.13 OFFER EVALUATION CRITERIA

Offers will be evaluated to identify the lowest responsive Offer submitted by a responsible Offeror and who is not otherwise disqualified. (Refer to OAR 137-049-0370 and OAR 137-049-0390.) Adjustments made to account for reciprocal preferences will be for Offer evaluation purposes only. No such adjustments will operate to amend Offeror's Offer or any Contract awarded pursuant thereto.

C.13.1 RESPONSIVENESS: For its Bid to be considered responsive, the Offeror must substantially comply in all material respects with applicable solicitation procedures and requirements and the solicitation documents. In making such evaluation, ODFW may waive minor informalities and irregularities.

As a particular matter of responsiveness Bidder shall not make the Bid contingent upon ODFW’s acceptance of Specifications, Plans, or Contract terms that conflict with, or are in addition to those advertised in, this ITB.

C.13.2 RESPONSIBILITY: Prior to award of a Contract, ODFW will evaluate whether the apparent successful Offeror meets the applicable standards of responsibility identified in ORS 279C.375(3) and OAR 137-049-0390.

See also OAR 137-049-0440(1)(c)(H) and Section I of this ITB. In doing so, ODFW may investigate Offeror and request information in addition to that already required in the ITB, when ODFW, in its sole discretion, considers it necessary or advisable. Bidder shall complete the information in Section I - Supplemental Questions.

C.13.3 PREFERENCES: Awards are subject to preference for products produced or manufactured in Oregon, if price, fitness and quality are equal. In addition, solely for the purpose of evaluating Bids, ODFW will add a percent increase to the Bid of a non-resident Bidder equal to the percent, if any, of the preference given to the Bidder in the state in which the Bidder resides. For example, if the Offeror is from a state that grants a ten (10) percent preference to local Offerors, ODFW will add ten (10) percent to that Offeror's Offer price (OAR 137-046-0300, 137-046-0310, and 137-049-0390).

C.13.4 REJECTION OF BID DUE TO CERTAIN DEBT. ODFW may reject the Offeror’s bid if the Offeror has liquidated and delinquent debt owed to the State or any department or agency of the State.

C.14 PROCESSING OF BIDS

Neither the release of a Bid Security, nor acknowledgment that the selection process is complete (whether by posting of a Bid tabulation sheet, issuance of Notice of Intent to Award, or otherwise), shall operate as a representation by ODFW that any Offer submitted was complete, sufficient, lawful in any respect, or otherwise in substantial compliance with the ITB requirements.

C.15 WITHDRAWAL BY ODFW OF BID ITEMS PRIOR TO AWARD

ODFW reserves the right to delete Bid items. The deletion of one or more Bid items will not affect the method of award.

C.16 REJECTION OF OFFERS

C.16.1 REJECTION OF ALL OFFERS: ODFW may reject all Offers for good cause upon its finding that it is in the public interest to do so.

C.16.2 REJECTION OF PARTICULAR OFFERS: ODFW may reject a particular Offer for any of the reasons listed under OAR 137-049-0440.

C.17 INTENT TO AWARD

ODFW will announce its intent to award prior to formal Contract award by letter posted on the OregonBuys System ("Notice of Intent to Award") which shall serve as notice to all Offerors that ODFW intends to make an award.

C.18 PROTEST OF INTENT TO AWARD

Adversely affected or aggrieved Offerors will have 7 calendar days from the date of the Notice of Intent to Award within which to file a written protest via email to the SPC. Protests submitted after that date will not be considered.

Protests must specify the grounds upon which the protest is based.

C.18.1 In order to be an adversely affected or aggrieved Offeror, the Offeror must claim to be eligible for award of the Contract as the responsible Offeror submitting the lowest responsive Offer and that any and all lower Offerors are ineligible to receive Contract award.

C.19 RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD PROTESTS

ODFW will respond in Writing via email to Notice of Intent to Award protests from adversely affected or aggrieved Offerors. ODFW may also respond to Notice of Intent to Award protests submitted by other Offerors for purposes of clarification. However, any response provided by ODFW is not intended to, and shall not in and of itself constitute, confirmation that the Offeror is, in fact, adversely affected or aggrieved, and therefore entitled to protest an intent to award, or that the protest was timely filed.

C.20 AWARD

After expiration of the 7 calendar day Notice of Intent to Award protest period in Section C.18, and resolution of any protests received, ODFW will proceed with final Award. (If ODFW receives only one Bid, ODFW may dispense with the Notice of Intent to Award protest period and proceed with award of a Contract.)

C.21 COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

Contractor shall not commence Work under the Contract until ODFW has issued a Notice to Proceed.

C.22 REVIEW OF AWARDED BID FILES

Upon issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award, Bid files are public records and available for review by contacting the SPC.

C.23 INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPARENT SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR

C.23.1 INSURANCE: The apparent successful Offeror shall provide all required proofs of insurance to ODFW within 7 calendar days of the Notice of Intent to Award. Failure to present the required documents within the 7 calendar day period may result in Offer rejection. Offerors are encouraged to consult their insurance agent(s) about the insurance requirements identified in SGC-13 of Exhibit 7 - Supplemental General Conditions prior to Offer submission.

Offerors must satisfy these insurance requirements by obtaining insurance coverage from insurance companies or entities acceptable to State that are allowed to provide such insurance under Oregon law. Eligible insurers include admitted insurers that have been issued a certificate of authority from the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services authorizing them to transact insurance business in the state of Oregon, and certain non-admitted surplus lines insurers that satisfy the requirements of applicable Oregon law and are approved by ODFW. ODFW's approval will be based on its assessment of the non-admitted surplus lines insurer and the suitability of surplus lines insurance for this particular procurement.

C.23.2 PERFORMANCE BOND and PAYMENT BOND: The successful Offeror must furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in the total amount (100%) of the awarded Contract, executed in favor of the State of Oregon, to ensure faithful performance of the Contract and payment for services and goods.

NOTE: THE STATE OF OREGON PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS, EXHIBITS 3 AND 4

RESPECTIVELY, ARE THE FORMS APPROVED AND REQUIRED TO BE USED FOR THIS ITB AND THE

RESULTING CONTRACT.

The apparent successful Offeror shall provide all required bonding to the single point of contact listed in Section C.1.1.1 within 7 calendar days of notification of Intent to Award. Failure to present the required documents within 7 calendar days may be grounds for award disqualification.

C.23.3 JOINT VENTURE/PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION: The apparent successful Offeror, if a joint venture or partnership shall provide a copy of the joint venture agreement or partnership agreement evidencing authority to submit the Offer and to enter into the resulting Contract that may be awarded, together with corporate resolutions (if applicable) evidencing corporate authority to participate as a joint venturer or partner. A contact person must also be designated for purposes of receiving all notices and communications under the Contract. All partners and joint venturers will be required to sign the Contract awarded.

C.23.4 CERTIFICATE OF PAY EQUITY TRAINING: Prior to execution of the Contract, the apparent successful Offeror must submit to the single point of contact listed in Section C.1.1.1 within 7 calendar days of Notice of Intent to Award, a true and correct copy of an unexpired certificate, issued to the Offeror by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under 2015 Oregon Laws, chapter 454, section 2. This requirement applies only to Offerors that employ 50 or more fulltime workers and only if the Contract has an estimated contract price that exceeds $500,000.

C.23.5 [RESERVED]

C.23.6 RESERVED.

C.23.7 EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FORM: Once all items required under Section C.3.23 have been received from the apparent successful Offeror and accepted by ODFW, ODFW will finalize and email the Public Improvement Agreement Form (see Exhibit 5) to the Bidder, which the Bidder shall sign and return in Writing (hard copy or by email, as directed by SPC) and within the timeline designated by SPC. ODFW will then sign the Public Improvement Agreement Form and email a fully executed copy of it to the Bidder.

Should apparent successful Bidder, working in good faith, be unable to comply with the timeframes set forth in this Section, apparent successful Bidder shall in Writing via email to SPC explain the circumstances and request an extension for the number of days needed to achieve compliance, which ODFW, in its sole discretion, may allow.

In the event that apparent successful Bidder fails to timely provide the information required or execute the Public Improvement Agreement Form in accordance with this Section C.23, Offeror’s Bid Security will be forfeited as set forth in Section D.5.

SECTION D - BID SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

D.1 Each Offer must be accompanied by (submitted via email except as provided in D.4) a certified or cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution as defined in ORS 706.008, or Bid Bond, payable to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Offer. Upon request or demand by ODFW, Bidder must immediately furnish the original of any Bid Security submitted via email.

D.2 Bidders must furnish Bid Security to ODFW as security against the failure of the Offeror to comply with all requirements within the time frames established subsequent to Notice of Intent to Award.

D.3 If Bid Security is furnished by means of a Bid Bond, The State of Oregon Bid Security Form, provided as Exhibit 2, is the form approved and required to be used for this ITB.

D.4 If Bid security is furnished by means of a certified or cashier’s check, Bidder must notify the Point of Contact for submittal instructions. Bid security must be received by the SPC before the Closing.

D.5 An Offeror who is awarded a contract and who fails promptly and properly to execute the contract and to deliver the performance bond, the payment bond and the proof of insurance, when bonds or insurance are required, shall forfeit the bid security that accompanied the successful bid. The bid security shall be taken and considered as liquidated damages and not as a penalty for failure of the bidder to execute the contract and deliver the bonds and proof of insurance.

SECTION E - PREVAILING WAGE RATES AND BOLI REQUIREMENTS

E.1 The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of ORS 279C.800 through 279C.870, relative to prevailing wage rates, as outlined in Sections C.1, C.2 and G.2.3 of the General Conditions for Public Improvement Contracts.

Before starting Work the Contractor must file with the Construction Contractors Board, and maintain in full force and effect, the separate public works bond required by ORS 279C.836 and OAR 839-025-0015, unless otherwise exempt under those provisions. The Contractor shall also include in every subcontract a provision requiring the Subcontractor to have a public works bond filed with the Construction Contractors Board before starting Work, unless otherwise exempt, and shall verify that the Subcontractor has filed a public works bond before permitting the Subcontractor to start Work.

E.2 In accordance with federal funding requirements, for all prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000, Contractor and all subcontractors at every tier shall comply with the “Davis-Bacon and Related Act Provisions” included in Exhibit 8 - Federal Requirements.

The Contract is subject to the Federal Davis-Bacon rates set forth below in E.3 – Project Wage Rates. These rates are published in the publication “General Wage Determinations Issued Under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts” available online at the following U.S. Department of Labor website: https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations.

E.3 This ITB and the resulting Contract are subject to BOLI wage requirements and the prevailing wages rates set forth as of the date this ITB was first advertised, which while not physically attached, are available in the following in the weblinks and incorporated herein by reference with the same force and effect as though fully set forth herein:

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This ITB and the resulting Contract are also subject the federal wage rates and fringe benefits listed in the version of the publication “General Wage Determinations Issued Under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts” that is most recently published prior to the Bid Closing date set forth in this ITB. Bidders may obtain the applicable federal rates through the following U.S. Department of Labor links: https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations and https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/construction/faq/conformance.

The Contractor shall pay the higher of the applicable BOLI wage rates and fringe benefits or the applicable federal wage rates and fringe benefits.

Bidders are advised that federal Davis-Bacon rates may be amended at any time prior to Closing and that contractors remain responsible for meeting federal Davis-Bacon Act requirements and State of Oregon prevailing wage rate requirements.

E.3 The Work will take place in Hood River County, BOLI Region 9

SECTION F - FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE INSTRUCTIONS AND FORM

F.1 Pursuant to ORS 279C.370 and OAR 137-049-0360, Offerors are required to disclose information about certain first-tier subcontractors when ODFW estimates the Contract value for a Public Improvement to be greater than $100,000. Specifically, when the subcontract amount of a first-tier subcontractor furnishing labor, or labor and materials, will 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:

• The subcontractor's name,

• Dollar value of subcontract, and https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Prevailing%20Wage%20Rate%20Books/Prevailing%20Wage%20Rates%20for%20Public%20Works%20Contracts-July%201,%202022.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Prevailing%20Wage%20Rate%20Books/Prevailing%20Wage%20Rates%20for%20Public%20Works%20Contracts-July%201,%202022.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Prevailing%20Wage%20Rate%20Books/January%201,%202021%20Apprenticeship%20rates.pdf https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Prevailing%20Wage%20Rate%20Books/January%201,%202021%20Apprenticeship%20rates.pdf https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/construction/faq/conformance

• 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.

F.2 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 will not be considered for Contract award.

ODFW MUST REJECT AN OFFER IF THE OFFEROR FAILS TO SUBMIT THE DISCLOSURE FORM WITH THIS

INFORMATION BY THE STATED DEADLINE.

F.3 ODFW shall obtain, and make available for public inspection, the disclosure forms required by OAR 137-049- 0360. ODFW shall also provide copies of disclosure forms to the Bureau of Labor and Industries as required by ORS 279C.835. ODFW is not required to determine the accuracy or completeness of the information submitted.

Substitution of affected first-tier subcontractors must be made only in accordance with ORS 279C.585.

FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE FORM

BIDDER NAME: ________________________________________________________________

PROJECT NAME:_______________________________________________________________

BID #: ________________________ CLOSING: Date: ______________ Time: ______________

This form must be submitted as specified in the Invitation to Bid by the Closing date/time or via email within two working hours after the Closing time.

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