ITB - Whaleback and Huckleberry Meadow Enhancement 2024-25 Slash and Pile Project.pdf

ITB S-63500-00011706 – Whaleback and Huckleberry Meadow Enhancement 2024-25 Slash/Pile Project

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STATE OF OREGON

COVER PAGE

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Is issuing this Invitation To Bid (ITB) under OregonBuys Bid Number

S-63500-00011706 for

WHALEBACK AND HUCKLEBERRY MEADOW

ENHANCEMENT 2024-25 SLASH/PILE PROJECT

Date of Issue: 10/03/2024

Bid Opening Date and Time (Bid Due Date): 10/31/2024, Time 2:00 PM

Single Point of Contact (SPC): Ashley Kallberg, Procurement & Contract Specialist

Address: 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE City, State, Zip: Salem, OR 97302 Phone (voice): 971-372-4431 E-mail: Ashley.j.kallberg@odfw.oregon.gov

The State of Oregon promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

mailto:Ashley.j.kallberg@odfw.oregon.gov

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 SUMMARY OVERVIEW

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

1.3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

1.4 DEFINITION OF TERMS

1.5 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT

SECTION 2: ITB PROCESS

2.1 PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

2.2 PROCUREMENT METHOD

2.3 PRE-BID CONFERENCE

2.4 OREGONBuys

2.5 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

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SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONS TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

3.1 ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

3.2 BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (GENERAL)

3.3 BID REQUIREMENTS (PASS/FAIL)

SECTION 4: BID REVIEW METHODOLOGY

4.1 RESPONSIVENESS DETERMINATION

4.2 RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION

4.3 COST COMPARISON

4.4 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (PASS/FAIL)

4.5 REFERENCES

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4.7 PREFERENCES

4.8 METHOD OF AWARD

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5.1 INTENT TO AWARD NOTIFICATION

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5.3 NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

5.4 OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION

SECTION 6: CONTRACT EXECUTION

SECTION 7: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

7.1 GOVERNMENT BODIES

7.2 OWNERSHIP/PERMISSION TO USE MATERIALS

7.3 COST OF BIDDING

7.4 CANCELLATION AND/OR REJECTION OF BIDS/DAMAGES

7.5 RECYCLED PRODUCTS

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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A – SAMPLE CONTRACT

EXHIBIT B-1 – Whaleback Habitat Restoration FY25.pdf ATTACHMENT B – BID COVER SHEET (must be returned with Bid) ATTACHMENT C – REFERENCE CHECK FORM (must be returned with Bid) ATTACHMENT D – BID SUBMITTAL FORM (must be returned with Bid) ATTACHMENT E – COBID CERTIFICATION / OUTREACH PLAN (must be returned with Bid) ATTACHMENT F – RESPONSIBILITY INQUIRY (must be returned with Bid)

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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 SUMMARY OVERVIEW

The State of Oregon, acting by and through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, (“Agency”), is issuing this Invitation to Bid (ITB) to establish a Contract for Pre-Commercial Thinning, Brush cutting and Treatment of Slash. The Contractor will treat up to 228 acres of meadow enhancement work outlined in the Technical Specifications below, on the lands outlined on Exhibit B-1, “Whaleback Habitat Restoration FY25,” for the Whaleback and Huckleberry Meadow Enhancement 24-25, Slash/Pile Project.

Background:

This project is one of many Proposed Actions authorized under the Stella Landscape Restoration Project which encompasses National Forest System lands mostly within the High Cascade Ranger District (Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest RRSNF), and a smaller portion of the Tiller Ranger District (Umpqua National Forest).

The overall purpose of the Stella Landscape Restoration Project is to restore resilience and ecological integrity to unique ecosystems; to conserve and accelerate the development of late-successional forests, and to provide a sustainable flow of goods and services supported by an environmentally sustainable road system. Proposed Action would occur on federal lands throughout the Stella Landscape Restoration Project Area.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife considers meadows to be some of the most important and special habitats in forests of western Oregon. Grasslands are identified as a strategy habitat in the Oregon Conservation Strategy (OCS). The West Cascades Ecoregion has experienced a dramatic decline of quantity and quality of montane grasslands due to past logging practices and altered historical fire regimes. Many types of wildlife are dependent on the grasses, forbs and shrubs found in meadows, forest openings, and early seral habitat, including elk, deer, small mammals, and many species of birds, including the great gray owl an Oregon strategy species.

This project implementation is the result of a partnership between the Rogue River- Siskiyou National Forest and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife with funding from the Pittman-Robertson Act and a Good Neighbor Authority Agreement. Additional project partners contributing match funding are the Mule Deer Foundation, the Oregon Hunters Association, and the Oregon Wildlife Foundation.

Considerations to note:

The Agency will be using both federal and non-federal funds for the project. Additional Terms and Conditions will apply. See Attachment A, Sample Contract.

Timing of project will be dependent on weather. Snow will likely cease access to project site by December 2024, with no access until Spring 2025 (potentially as late as mid-May). Contractor will not be allowed to cut vegetation or work in project area during the General West Cascade Elk hunting Season and associated vehicular use restrictions (Nov 6-Nov 15, 2024). Contractor will

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Elevation of work is between 4800 feet and 5800 feet.

Fire restrictions may impact work with restrictions to power equipment such as chainsaws and vehicle usage on certain roads, and fire watches post daily work completion if work stretches into late June 2025. Contractor of project will be responsible for adhering to Industrial Fire Precaution Levels. For reference, in the last few years, fire season restrictions have begun in early June, but could start possibly earlier.

Contractor cannot work in project area three days prior to the start of, nor during the General West Cascade Any Legal Weapon Elk Season (Nov 6-Nov 15).

Work must be completed by June 30, 2025, with all invoices for completed work received by July 31, 2025.

Depending on successful bid price, acreage may increase or decrease based on Agency budget

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

Project Description or Description of Work.

Vegetative treatments within this specific project, “Whaleback and Huckleberry Meadow Enhancement 24-25, Slash/Pile project” will be a non-commercial thinning prescription which will consist of thinning out small diameter conifer trees around historical forest openings and piling for later burning. Some lop and scatter will be allowed. This work will have the goal of increasing early seral stage vegetation, restoring natural forest openings, promoting biodiversity such as aspen stands, hardwoods, and huckleberry patches. Increasing abundance of these species by reducing competition with encroaching conifers will increase forage and forest complexity with a goal of perpetuating a healthy and resilient fire adapted ecosystem.

The Contractor will treat up to 228 acres. Depending on successful bid price, acreage may increase or decrease based on Agency budget.

Contractor agrees to provide all labor, equipment, tools, and related items to perform the following slash and pile services detailed below for the ODFW near Union Creek, Oregon. Specifically, work is in the proximity of Whaleback Mountain and can be accessed via Forest Service Development roads from State Highway 62. Work shall be performed using hand tools only (chainsaws, loppers, etc.). The use of 4x4 vehicles such as ATV’s and snowmobiles will be allowed to get to sites, but not allowed in portions of wet meadows, bogs, seeps, springs or riparian habitats that could be damaged by use of such equipment. All work will be performed on Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Lands.

Project Area Map can be found on Exhibit B-1, “Whaleback Habitat Restoration FY25” which is 228

DAS Procurement Services, Version 1.0 – February 20, 2019 Page 6 of 19 acres in size. This map is a geo-referenced .pdf file and can be viewed using a free mapping software such as Avenza. Work area will be flagged with orange and white flagging to designate unit boundaries on the ground. Riparian “no-cut” boundaries will be flagged with orange and black flagging. To get to project, take Abott Creek Road (FR 6800) from highway 62, head north. The project has three roads that bound the project area, FR-6800-800 (Tripod Camp Rd), FR-6640, and FR-2925-800 (Grassy Range Rd), all of which can be accessed from Abott Creek Road.

All vegetation treatment will be to the following technical specification (I-IV). Contractor should note that vegetation cutting may be impacted by fire season restrictions and during the ODFW General West Cascade Any Legal Weapon Elk hunting season (V-VI).

I. Technical Specifications for Pre-Commercial Thinning:

A. Selection of Leave Trees

a. All trees larger than 8.0 inches diameter breast height (DBH) shall be left uncut.

b. Leave all hardwood species (oaks, aspen, chinkapin, dogwoods, alders, etc.)

c. The following conifer species shall be considered leave trees and NOT CUT:

• Sitka Spruce,

• Englemann Spruce,

• Pacific Silver Fir,

• Pacific Yew

B. Felling

a. All trees other than leave trees shall be completely severed at the stump, and all live limbs below the cutting point shall be removed.

b. All trees other than leave trees greater than 12 inches in height, including trees 8 inch DBH shall be cut.

c. The stump height of cut trees shall be no more than 4 inches from ground or 4 inches above a natural obstacle. Again, all live limbs below the cutting point shall be removed unless prevented from a natural obstacle.

d. Cut trees shall be felled away from unit boundaries, roads, fences, stock driveways, established land corners and other physical improvements. Any trees falling on such areas shall be removed and treated as specified below and elsewhere herein.

e. Removal of felled trees and slash from roads shall be accomplished within half an hour.

f. Removal of felled trees from trails and stock driveways shall be accomplished within 24 hours.

C. Hang-Ups

a. All cut trees shall be placed on or near the ground surface so that it will not lean against or be suspended by an uncut tree.

D. Pre-Commercial Thinning Within Riparian Areas and Wet Meadow Complexes

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a. No cutting within 25’ of riparian areas (creeks, springs, seeps).

b. Avoidance areas will be clearly marked with orange and black flagging.

II. Technical Specifications for Brush Cutting

a. Brush species will not be cut as part of this contract.

III. Technical Specifications for Treatment of Slash

a. Bucking –felled trees over 2 inches DBH shall be bucked into 6-8 foot lengths and piled.

b. Lopping – Limbs shall be cut within two inches of the bole of the tree on all cut trees.

c. Small conifer trees less than 2 inches diameter can be lopped and scattered, not to exceed 6 inches in depth of slash.

d. All conifer slash 3 or more inch diameter that is not piled shall be in contact with soil, not to exceed 6 inch in depth.

e. All cut boles greater than 6 inches in diameter can be limbed and left in contact with soil.

IV. Technical Specifications for Slash Hand Piling:

a. Pile generated slash of less than 6 inch in diameter and greater than 2’ in length into piles of 6’ X 6’ X 6’, not to exceed 8’ X 8’ X 6’. Slash less than 2’ in length will be left on the ground, not to exceed 6” in depth. Slash that would need to be carried further than 25’ to build a minimum sized pile should be left on the ground (“Lop and Scatter”).

b. Construct piles by laying limbs, stems, cut boles, and other slash in the pile parallel with each other. Cut slash that causes large air spaces to eliminate air spaces.

Include an area of small sized slash in the center of the pile (small branches less than ¼ to ½ inch in diameter and/or small branches with needles or leaves attached) to provide “kindling” for prompt ignition and to aid in combustion of larger slash.

c. All piles shall be covered with 4-mil polyethylene plastic or alternate material approved by ODFW to cover at least 90% of the surface of each pile. All four corners and the middle of the plastic sheets shall be anchored with slash or other debris. Covering shall be done at the time of piling.

d. Do not pile slash under leave tree drip lines, on logs or stumps, in roadways or drainage ditches, in buffer zones, under power lines, or within channel bottoms or streams unless designated otherwise by the ODFW.

e. Remove slash and do not pile within 10’ of leave/overstory trees, within 10’ of brush species (i.e. huckleberry patches), or within 25’ of a unit boundary.

V. Fire Restrictions:

a. Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs) pertain to permitted activities such as timber sales, service contracts, and firewood cutting. There are four fire

DAS Procurement Services, Version 1.0 – February 20, 2019 Page 8 of 19 precaution levels that begin with Level I at the start of the “closed season” and can go as high as Level IV if conditions warrant. The fire precaution levels restrict certain operations as the fire danger increases. There are no precautions prior to the closed fire season. Each fire precaution level adds to the precaution measures applicable to all lower levels. It is the responsibility of the individual operating on public land to know the precaution level for the day and to take correct fire precautionary measures.

b. The “closed season” means that fire precaution requirements are in effect on federally managed lands.

c. Fire season opening or start is determined by each regional Forest, partner organization consultations (such as Oregon Department of Forestry), and fuel moisture and weather. In recent years, this has begun in Early June, and could be in effect even earlier.

d. All contract work for this project will be on Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest public lands and subject to IFPL requirements

e. Further questions about IFPL requirements, contact the Rogue Rivers-Siskiyou National Forest Offices:

• Medford, OR Interagency office: (541) 618-2200

• High Cascades Ranger District (Prospect, OR): 541-560-3400

VI. ODFW General West Cascade Any Legal Weapon Elk hunting Season

a. Contractor will not be cutting vegetation within project area three (3) days prior to start of the elk season (Nov 6-8, 2024).

b. Contractor will not be cutting vegetation within the project area during the elk season (Nov 9-15, 2024).

TASKS:

Contractor will:

1. Attend kick off meeting with ODFW and/or USFS prior to start of project work (meet at

High Cascades Ranger District, 47201 OR-62, Prospect, OR 97536)

2. Treat up to 228 acres of meadow enhancement projects adhering to the Technical

Specifications in sections I-IV.

3. Communicate with ODFW if weather conditions delay project work.

4. Ensure treatment is completed by June 30, 2025.

5. Adhere to Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF) Industrial Fire Precaution

Restrictions (see section V above) and forest public use restrictions, forest orders, road closures, etc.

a. Web Notices: (https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/rogue-siskiyou/alerts-notices)

b. Local Offices:

• Medford, OR Interagency office: (541) 618-2200

• High Cascades Ranger District (Prospect, OR): 541-560-3400

6. Adhere to access restriction in Section VI regarding ODFW Elk season.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/rogue-siskiyou/alerts-notices

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ODFW will:

1. Schedule and attend kick off meeting prior to start of Project Work.

2. Communicate in timely manner with successful Contractor.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The table below represents a tentative schedule of events. Agency may modify these dates at any time, with appropriate notice. All times are Pacific Time (PT).

EVENT DATE TIME (Pacific Time)

Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference

10/17/2024 9:00am

Questions and Clarifications Due 10/21/2024 2:00pm Answers to Questions and Clarifications Due

(approximate) 10/23/2024 2:00pm

Bid Opening Date (Due Date and time to submit Bids )

See cover page

Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting and site visit Within 15 business days after the contract execution and/or before beginning work

Agency operating hours are:

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time, except for state holidays and State approved closures, including those for inclement weather.

VII. PAYMENT METHOLODOGY

Depending on successful bid price, this acreage may be increased or decreased to meet allocated project budget. Plan to award based off of lowest bidder. References will be checked.

Contractor will be paid by the acre of completed work. They may invoice bi-monthly if they so choose. No funds will be awarded up front.

VIII. DELIVERABLE REVIEW & ACCEPTANCE PROCESS

Contract Administrator/Program Manager, Ryan Battleson will inspect work once completed to ensure that work is completed to specifications detailed in technical specifications. USFS High Cascade Ranger District staff may inspect in-process work while contractor in field, with or without ODFW staff accompaniment, but they will communicate with the ODFW Contract Administrator/Program Manager if Contractor is not meeting technical specifications so this can be shared with Contractor in order to make corrective actions. USFS High Cascade Ranger District staff will not contact contractors on any discrepancies with implementation. The Program Manager will

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e actions. USFS High Cascade Ranger District staff will not contact contractors on any discrepancies with implementation. The Program Manager will communicate with contractor if work is not to desired technical specifications and then approve of the invoice expenditures once work completed to technical specifications.

1.4 DEFINITION OF TERMS

For the purposes of this ITB, unless specifically defined in this ITB, capitalized words have the meanings provided in OAR 125-246-0110. These definitions do not apply to the Proposed Contract attached as Attachment A.

1.4.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS

Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this document are defined in OAR 125-246-0110.

“SPC” means the Single Point of Contact listed on the cover page of this ITB. All communications related to any provisions of this ITB shall be directed only to the SPC to ensure every Bidder receives the same information.

“Schedule of Events” means the specific time and dates events relating to this ITB will occur.

“Successful Bidder” means the person(s), organization(s) to which the award is made.

1.5 SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT

All questions, requests for clarification, and protests about any component of this ITB, including the technical requirements, contractual requirements, and the procurement process must be directed to the SPC identified on the cover page of this ITrftB.

SECTION 2: ITB PROCESS

2.1 PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY

Agency is issuing this RFQ pursuant to its authority under OAR 125-246-0170(2) and ORS 496.146(11). Agency has authorization to conduct fish and wildlife management activities under ORS 496.138, consistent with the policy in ORS 496.012.

2.2 PROCUREMENT METHOD

Agency is using the Intermediate Bidding method, pursuant to ORS 279B.070 and OAR 125-247- 0270.

2.3 PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory pre-Bid conference will be held for this ITB.

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DATE TIME LOCATION

10/17/2024 9:00am High Cascades Ranger District, 47201 OR-62, Prospect, OR 97536) Drive to site together, leaving by 9:15 am.

The purpose of this conference is to explain the ITB requirements and to answer questions.

Statements made at the pre-Bid conference are not binding upon Agency. Bidders are cautioned, the ITB requirements will change only by written Addenda issued by Agency as provided in Sections 2.4 and 2.7.

2.4 OREGONBUYS

This ITB, including all Amendments, attachments and exhibits are published in the State of Oregon’s electronic procurement system OregonBuys at https://oregonbuys.gov/. ITB documents will not be mailed. Prospective Bidders are solely responsible for checking OregonBuys to determine whether or not any Amendment(s) have been issued. Amendment(s) are incorporated into the RFQ by this reference.

2.4.1 OREGONBUYS ASSISTANCE

Bidders needing assistance with OREGONBUYS may contact the Helpdesk by telephone at

(855) 800-5046 or email to support.oregonbuys@oregon.gov .

2.4.2 OREGONBUYS REGISTRATION INFORMATION

For Vendor Registration: visit https://OregonBuys.gov

Current and correct registration information is the sole responsibility of the registered party.

Agency accepts no responsibility for missing or incorrect information.

2.5 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

All questions and requests for clarification, related to this solicitation must:

• Be delivered to the SPC via an OregonBuys submission, email, or hard copy;

• Reference the OregonBuys bid number ;

• Identify Bidders’s name and contact information;

• Refer to the specific area of the ITB being questioned (i.e. page, section and paragraph number); and

Be received by the due date and time for Questions/Requests for Clarification identified in the Schedule

2.6 ADDENDUM

Unless otherwise stated in the ITB, Agency shall post any Addendum on OregonBuys. Addendum are incorporated into this ITB by this reference and can be viewed and downloaded by interested parties registered in OregonBuys, unless an alternate process is defined in Section 2.4.2. Bidder is responsible for monitoring OregonBuys regularly until ITB Opening. Agency is not responsible for sending Addendum to any prospective Bidder.

https://oregonbuys.gov/ mailto:support.oregonbuys@oregon.gov https://oregonbuys.gov/

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SECTION 3: INSTRUCTIONS TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

3.1 ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

Bids are firm offers for a period of 180 calendar days from Opening.

3.2 BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (GENERAL)

3.2.1 BID FORMAT

Bidder shall submit its Bid both on electronic thumb drive media and hard copy. Hard copy version must use only white 8 1/2” x 11” Recycled Paper (Bidder must use Recycled Paper, to the maximum extent economically feasible), without extensive art work, unusual printing, or other materials not essential to the utility and clarity of the Bid. Agency requests Bids be submitted with the edges unbound.

The Bid should be presented in a format corresponding and referencing the sections contained in Section 3.3. Responses should be presented in the same order and identify the item being addressed.

3.2.2 SUBMITTING BIDS

Bidder is solely responsible for ensuring its Bid is received at Agency in accordance with the ITB requirements before Bid Opening. Agency is not responsible for any delays in mail or by common carriers or by transmission errors or delays or mistaken delivery for any reason. A Bid submitted by any means not authorized below will be rejected. The following delivery options are permitted for this ITB:

3.2.2.1 DELIVERY THROUGH OREGONBUYS

Bid submission should be electronically through OregonBuys. at: OregonBuys.gov

3.2.2.1.1 ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY OPTION: DELIVERY THROUGH MAIL, EMAIL

OR PARCEL CARRIER

Bids may be submitted by: Mail or E-Mail, addressed as follows:

MAIL:

Whaleback and Huckleberry Meadow Enhancement 2024-25 Slash/Pile Project S-63500-00011706

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

Ashley Kallberg / Contract Services 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE Salem, OR 97302

E-MAIL:

E-Mail Address: ODFW.Bids@odfw.oregon.gov When E-Mailing in bids, Proposers must address the Subject line as follows:

Subject: BID FOR S-63500-00011706 mailto:ODFW.Bids@odfw.oregon.gov

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Agency operating hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time, except for State holidays and State approved closures.

3.2.3 BID MODIFICATION

It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure modified Bids are submitted before the Bid Opening date and time. To be effective the modification must include the OregonBuys bid number and be submitted to the SPC prior to Bid Opening.

A Bidder wishing to make modifications to a Bid already received by Agency must:

• Withdraw its Bid in order to make modifications and resubmit the Bid pursuant to Section 3.2.6.

• All modifications made to a Bid must be made in ink and must be properly initialed by Bidder’s authorized representative.

• Submit modification(s), in writing, on Bidder’s letterhead, noting the specific change(s) to the original Bid submission. All modifications made to a Bid must be made in ink and must be properly initialed by Bidder’s authorized representative.

• Oral, facsimile or telephonic modifications will not be accepted.

3.2.4 BID WITHDRAWAL

If a Bidder wishes to withdraw a submitted Bid, it must submit a Written notice signed by an authorized representative of its intent to withdraw to the SPC via email, or hard copy prior to the Opening in accordance with OAR 125-247-0440. To be effective the notice must include the OregonBuys bid number.

3.2.5 LATE BIDS

Late bids will NOT be accepted or reviewed. Late Bids will not be returned to the respective Bidder.

3.2.6 OPENING OF BIDS

Bids will not be publicly opened and the names of all Bidders will not be read by Agency at the location identified on the cover page of this ITB.

3.3 BID REQUIREMENTS (PASS/FAIL)

Bids will be reviewed on a Pass/Fail basis. Failure to provide any of the information or comply with any of the requirements in this section 3.3 and its subsections MAY be considered nonresponsive.

Agency has the right to determine if Bids substantially meet the requirements of this ITB.

3.3.1 BID OPENING

Bids must be submitted by Bid Opening Date to be considered.

3.3.2 REQUIRED FORMS

Bidder must submit the following forms:

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• Attachment B – Bid Cover Sheet

• Attachment C – Reference Check Form

• Attachment D – Bid Submittal Form

• Attachment E – COBID Certification / Outreach Plan

• Attachment F – Responsibility Inquiry

3.3.3 AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

The Bid must be signed by person(s) legally authorized to bind the Bidder to the Bid and the Contract resulting from this ITB. Upon request by Agency, any representative submitting a Bid on behalf of the Bidder shall provide a current document certifying the representative’s authority to bind the Bidder. Upon request of Agency, Bidder shall provide a certified copy of the bylaws or resolution of the board of directors showing the authority of the officer signing the Bid to execute agreements on behalf of the entity.

3.3.4 REFERENCES

Bidder must provide 3 references from similar projects performed for any clients within the last 5 years. Information provided must include:

• Reference name, telephone number, email and mailing address;

• Description of services or products provided;

• Service or product delivery starting and ending dates; and

• Reference representative name, telephone number, and email address.

RESERVED

3.3.5 RESERVED

Bidder must identify Key Persons and the roles each will serve. Include resumes of background, experience and expertise related to the specific work.

3.3.6 BID REQUIREMENTS

Bidder must provide all information required in Attachment D of this ITB.

SECTION 4: BID REVIEW METHODOLOGY

4.1 RESPONSIVENESS DETERMINATION

A Bid received prior to Bid Opening will be reviewed to determine if it is Responsive to all ITB requirements including compliance with Bids Requirements section. If the Bid is unclear, the SPC may request clarification from Bidder. However, clarifications may not be used to rehabilitate a non-Responsive Bid. If the SPC finds the Bid non-Responsive, the Bid may be rejected, however, Agency may waive mistakes in accordance with OAR 125-247-0470.

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4.2 RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION

Agency will determine if an apparent successful Bidder is Responsible prior to award and execution of the Contract. Bidder(s) shall submit a signed Responsibility Inquiry form (Attachment F) with Bid.

At any time prior to award, Agency may reject a Bidder found to be not Responsible.

4.3 COST COMPARISON

Agency shall award the Contract to the lowest Responsible Bidder whose bid substantially complies with the requirements and criteria set forth in this Section. If the ITB authorizes the award of multiple Contracts, Agency shall award the Contractor the Responsible Bidders whose Bids substantially comply with the requirements and criteria set forth in the ITB.

4.4 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (PASS/FAIL)

Bidder must have been in business for a minimum of 3 years.

4.5 REFERENCES

Agency may check to determine if references provided are supportive of the Bidder’s ability to comply with the requirements of this ITB. Failure to provide complete and accurate information in a Bid may be cause for rejection.

Agency may conduct other reference checks with persons whose names have not been provided by Bidder, but whom Agency has knowledge. Agency may use references to obtain additional information, break ties, or verify any information needed.

4.6 RESERVED

4.7 PREFERENCES

4.7.1 OREGON SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

Agency prefers Oregon goods and services, and for bid calculation purposes, per ORS 279A.128, Agency shall subtract 10% from the price for any Bidder proposing all Goods fabricated or processed or all Services performed entirely in Oregon before calculating the price score.

4.7.2 RECIPROCAL PREFERENCE

For bid calculation purposes per OAR 125-246-0310, Agency shall add a percent increase to each out-of-state Bidder’s Bid price that is equal to the percent preference, if any, given to a Resident Bidder in the Bidder's state.

4.7.3 RECYCLED MATERIALS

In comparing Goods from two or more Bidders, if at least one Bidder offers Goods manufactured with Recycled Materials, and at least one Bidder does not, Agency will select the Bidder offering Goods manufactured from Recycled Materials if each of the conditions specified https://www.naspo.org/reciprocity1

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4.7.4 PUBLIC PRINTING

Agency shall, for the purpose of evaluating Bids, apply the public printing preference set forth in ORS 282.210.

4.7.5 TIEBREAKERS

Oregon Supplies: If Agency receives Bids identical in price, fitness, availability and quality and chooses to award a Contract, Agency shall award the Contract in accordance with the procedures outlined in OAR 125-246-0300.

4.8 METHOD OF AWARD

4.8.1 GENERAL AWARD

If awarded, Agency must award the Contract to the Responsible Bidder submitting the lowest, Responsive Bid. Agency may award by item, groups of items or the entire Offer provided such Award is consistent with this ITB and in the public interest.

4.8.2 MULTIPLE AWARDS

The Agency may choose to award multiple Contracts under this Invitation to Bid in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Invitation to Bid and OAR 125-247-0600 (4)(c). A multiple Award may be made if the Award to two or more Bidders is beneficial for adequate availability, delivery, service, competition, pricing, product capabilities, skills, or other factors deemed significant by the Authorized Agency INTENT TO AWARD

SECTION 5: INTENT TO AWARD

5.1 INTENT TO AWARD NOTIFICATION

After a final selection is made, Agency will issue a notice of Intent to Award on OregonBuys. Bid files are public records and available for review at Agency by appointment.

5.2 PAY EQUITY

If selected for award and the Contract value exceeds $500,000 and Bidder employs 50 or more full-time workers, Bidder shall submit to Agency a true and correct copy of an unexpired Pay Equity Compliance Certificate, issued to the Proposer by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. For instructions on how to obtain the Certificate, visit https://www.oregon.gov/das/Procurement/Pages/PayEquity.aspx.

5.3 NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

As a condition of receiving the award of a Contract under this ITB, Bidder must certify, in accordance with ORS 279A.112, it has in place a policy and practice of preventing sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination against employees who are members of a protected class. The policy and practice must include giving employees a written notice of a policy that both https://www.oregon.gov/das/Procurement/Pages/PayEquity.aspx

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5.4 OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION

5.4.1 INSURANCE

Prior to award, Bidder shall secure and demonstrate to Agency proof of insurance as required in this ITB. Insurance Requirements are found in Exhibit B of Attachment A.

SECTION 6: CONTRACT EXECUTION

After submission of the required information and insurances identified in the ITB by the awardee and obtaining all requisite approvals required, Agency will proceed with final award. The Contract attached hereto as Attachment A is not negotiable.

Contractor shall not commence work under the Contract until the Contract has been executed and the Agency has provided the Contractor with the Notice to Proceed.

SECTION 7: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

7.1 GOVERNMENT BODIES

Under ORS Chapter 190, Agency may enter into an agreement with another government body for the Goods or Services that are the subject of this ITB. Intergovernmental agreements are not subject to the Public Contracting Code. If Agency receives an Offer from a government body, Agency will initially review the Offer according to the same criteria set forth in this ITB. Agency, in its sole discretion, may enter into an ORS Chapter 190 agreement with any government body for the Goods or Services, or any portion thereof and cancel this ITB if it would be in the public interest as determined by Agency.

7.2 OWNERSHIP/PERMISSION TO USE MATERIALS

Bids submitted in response to this ITB become the property of Agency. The submission of a Bid in response to this ITB grants the State a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license for the rights to copy, distribute, display, prepare derivative works of and transmit the Bid solely for the purpose of evaluating the Bid, awarding a Contract, or as otherwise needed to administer the ITB process, and to fulfill obligations under Oregon Public Records Laws. Bids, including supporting materials, will not be returned to Bidder unless Agency cancels this ITB prior to the Bid Opening identified in Section 1.3.

7.3 COST OF BIDDING

Bidders must pay all costs of bidding including, but not limited to, the cost to prepare and submit Bids, samples and other supporting materials, or to participate in demonstrations, if required by this ITB.

7.4 CANCELLATION AND/OR REJECTION OF BIDS/DAMAGES

Pursuant to ORS 279B.100, Agency may reject any or all Bids in whole or in part, and may cancel

DAS Procurement Services, Version 1.0 – February 20, 2019 Page 18 of 19 this ITB at any time when the rejection or cancellation is in the best interest of the State. Agency, the State, and their officers, employees and agents are not liable to any Bidder for any loss or expense caused by or resulting from the delay, suspension, or cancellation of this ITB, or rejection of any or all Bids. Unless Agency cancels this ITB prior to the Bid Opening identified in Section 1.3, all Bids will become part of the public record without obligation to Agency.

7.5 RECYCLED PRODUCTS

Contractors shall use recyclable products to the maximum extent economically feasible in the performance of the contract services or work set forth in this document and the subsequent Contract. (ORS 279B.055(2)(f), ORS279B.225, and ORS279B.270-279B.280)

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ATTACHMENT A

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