Notice of Intent to Award-All Bidders.pdf

This Notice of Intent to Award pertains to Contract #25-082-PW for On-Call Diving Services issued by the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) in Oregon. EWEB issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeking a contractor to provide underwater construction, repair, and inspection services at various EWEB facilities, primarily on the McKenzie River. The solicitation required bidders to possess at least 10 continuous years of underwater marine construction experience with dive team members meeting specific training and certification standards. Bids were due on August 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST, submitted electronically through the OregonBuys website. The contract will remain in effect for five years from the date of execution, with EWEB selecting both a primary and secondary contractor based on lowest responsive and responsible bids.

EWEB has completed its bid evaluation and intends to award the primary contract to Ballard Marine Construction and the secondary contract to Associated Underwater Services, both deemed responsive and responsible. Bidders were required to submit comprehensive hourly rates for diving, labor, and equipment services across multiple categories, including standard, overtime, and double-time rates for divers, tenders, supervisors, and additional labor. Contractors must provide detailed documentation of diving capabilities, certifications, safety protocols, and equipment specifications while maintaining compliance with OSHA and Oregon administrative rules. Contractors will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds if the contract value exceeds $100,000 and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises.