OR Buys RFP.pdf

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document is issued by the Northern Wasco County People's Utility District for the Old Moody Road Line Rebuild Project in Wasco County, Oregon. The project involves the rebuilding of approximately 6.5 miles of 12.47 kV overhead distribution lines, including replacement of existing overhead lines, transfer of existing services to new lines, and removal of old infrastructure. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was originally scheduled for February 9, 2023, with bids due by February 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM. However, the ITB was subsequently suspended and reissued in the fourth quarter of 2023 due to permitting and material lead time issues. The original contract execution date was March 10, 2023, with project commencement anticipated for May 22, 2023, and completion by June 30, 2023. Work is to be performed under a schedule that minimizes customer outages, with the contractor coordinating closely with the district throughout implementation.

The total estimated project cost is $511,145.36, which includes a 10% contingency. The bid form requires comprehensive unit pricing for various assembly units including poles, conductors, insulators, guy assemblies, anchors, transformers, secondary and service assemblies, and miscellaneous items. Contractors must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and will be evaluated based on experience, qualifications, safety and fire mitigation plans, and resource availability. Contractors are required to submit unit pricing, a list of subcontractors, and relevant project experience. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the most responsible and lowest conforming bidder. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises are identified in the documentation, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed.