Procurement Information~48.docx

This is a procurement information document for the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) Invitation to Bid #22-046-PW for fire detection systems at the Carmen Powerhouse, a hydroelectric facility located in Linn County, Oregon. The project requires comprehensive construction services to provide and install advanced fire detection infrastructure at the powerhouse. A pre-bid conference was conducted on March 15, 2022, at 11:00 am, with bids due on April 7, 2022, at 2:00 pm Pacific Standard Time. Bidders must meet specific Minimum Contractor and Specialty Subcontractor Qualifications as defined in the bid package and comply with all Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) and Construction Contractors Board (CCB) requirements. The Notice of Intent to Award identified Fire Protection Specialists, LLC of Liberty Lake, Washington, as the selected lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The scope of work includes providing necessary labor, materials, and equipment to install fire detection systems, with potential considerations for alternative ASD panel locations and specific tubing materials.

The precise contract value was not disclosed in the available documentation. Bidders were required to submit a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form, indicating potential for multiple contractors to participate in the project. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be fixed-scope with potential for change orders and post-award discussions regarding alternative solutions or system configurations. Additional project details, addenda, and full documentation are available on the University of Oregon Purchasing and Contracting Services (PCS) website at https://pcs.uoregon.edu/content/business-opportunities.