Preliminary Bid Results ITB S-DASOBO-00014831.pdf

This is a preliminary bid results document for an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, State Procurement Services (DAS SPS) on behalf of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the Former St. Helens Fiberboard Facility Lowland/In-Water Operable Unit Interim Removal Action Measure (IRAM) project. The project involves comprehensive environmental remediation including the removal of approximately 52,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil, sediment, and wood waste from a former industrial site in Coos County. Key project objectives include expedited removal of contaminated materials, restoration of ecological function, and protection of the area from future disturbances. The mandatory pre-bid conference was held on November 14, 2025, with bid submissions due on December 11, 2025, and a project start date of February 1, 2026. Work will be completed over two consecutive construction seasons (2026-2027), with potential for a third season for restoration planting. The contract evaluation will focus on technical expertise, environmental compliance capabilities, and comprehensive pricing across 41 base bid items and 12 alternate bid items.

Five contractors submitted bids in response to this solicitation: ENTACT Environmental Services, Inc. ($31,037,221.77 total bid), Envirocon, Inc. ($32,664,945.40), Goodfellows Bros LLC ($35,333,924.00), Granite Construction Company ($42,895,997.00), and Orion Marine Contractors, Inc. ($50,722,805.00). The project is estimated at approximately $50,000,000 and will be funded through settlement funds. Bidders must demonstrate substantial experience in contaminated sediment remediation with specific capabilities in water treatment systems, dewatering excavations, and intertidal environments. The contract includes stringent requirements for environmental compliance, prevailing wage standards, and apprenticeship goals mandating 12 percent of work hours be performed by apprentices. Comprehensive insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability, pollution liability, and professional liability coverage with specific limits. No incumbent vendors are identified, and this represents a new environmental remediation initiative focusing on comprehensive site restoration and ecological rehabilitation.