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This file is an image titled "March 2026 Applegate Gravel Downstream.png" related to a competitive Invitation to Bid (ITB S-63500-00015960) issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for the Applegate Gravel Augmentation project. The procurement seeks 500 cubic yards of appropriately sized gravel (1"-8" with an ideal composition of at least 80% mix of 3"-6" rounded river gravel) to be delivered and placed in the Applegate River approximately 0.6 miles downstream of the Applegate Dam to restore spawning habitat for salmon and steelhead. Bidders must submit pricing for 250 cubic yards with delivery in 2026 (Item 1), 250 cubic yards with delivery in 2027 (Item 2), and an optional line item for 500 cubic yards with delivery in 2026 (Item 3). All goods must be delivered no later than June 30, 2027. The bid due date is March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with the single point of contact being Ashley Kallberg at ODFW's Salem office (4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem, OR 97302). The contract term extends through June 30, 2027, with no renewal options.

Award determination is based on cost comparison and responsiveness. Mandatory bid submission requirements include a bid cover sheet, bid submittal form, reference check form, responsibility inquiry, and COBID certification/outreach plan. Bidders must provide evidence of comparable experience from two different firms within the last three years and certify financial capability, contract performance history, absence of criminal or civil fraud charges, current licensing and insurance, and possession of a valid Pay Equity Certificate. The procurement encourages participation from Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), with bidders required to complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan detailing anticipated subcontracting opportunities. No incumbent vendors are referenced in the solicitation. Contractors must maintain specified insurance coverage, comply with Oregon prevailing wage rate requirements if applicable, and are classified as independent contractors responsible for all applicable taxes and withholdings. ODFW retains the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice or immediately if funding becomes unavailable. The maximum not-to-exceed compensation amount will be determined based on bid responses and will include all allowable expenses and delivery charges submitted on a lump sum basis.