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This is a project photograph related to an Invitation to Bid issued by the Oregon Department of Corrections for a pharmacy remodel at Oregon State Correctional Institution in Salem. The image depicts the basement panel area of the medical facility, showing the existing infrastructure and layout that will be affected by the remodeling project. The photograph documents the current condition of the space prior to demolition and reconstruction work. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. PST at the facility, with attendance required or bids will be rejected. Bids are due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. The project scope encompasses demolition and new construction of the Health Services facility medical unit, including mechanical systems (HVAC equipment, ductwork, and piping), electrical systems (LED lighting, power distribution, branch circuits, exit signs, and fire alarm integration), plumbing, structural work, and finish work across exam rooms, offices, a dental area, vestibule, corridor, and stair areas. Project start is ten calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required by September 25, 2026 and final completion by October 2, 2026.

The estimated contract value ranges from $150,000 to $250,000, with bid security of ten percent of the total bid amount required. The apparent successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the awarded contract amount and proof of insurance within ten calendar days of award notification. Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board prior to bidding and must comply with prevailing wage requirements established by the Bureau of Labor and Industries for Marion County, Region 3. The apprentice requirement mandates that contractors employ apprentices to perform 12 percent of work hours in apprenticeable occupations. Work must comply with the 2025 Oregon Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Specialty Codes; the 2023 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code; and the 2022 Oregon Fire Code. A $10,000 contingency allowance applies for detention door, frame, and hardware changes. Liquidated damages are $310.00 per calendar day for missed completion dates. No federal funding is used in this project.