Sole Source - Western Bus Sales.pdf

This is a Sole Source authorization document issued by Frank Caropelo, Superintendent, on August 3, 2023, related to a Firefighter Training Facility Improvements project for Southwestern Oregon Community College in Columbia County, Oregon. The project encompasses demolition of existing asphalt and a training tower, construction of a concrete slab for firefighting equipment, and installation of a new concrete foundation for a firefighter training tower. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 16, 2023, at the project site located at 130 Hilltop Drive, Lakeside, OR 97449. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on August 24, 2023. The project requires substantial completion within 60 days and full completion within 75 days following contract award. Bidding documents must be obtained from Stephan Stys, PE, PLS at Estabrook Land Surveying (stephan@estabrooklandsurvyeing.com), and all pre-bid questions and responses will be distributed via email to all bidders.

To qualify for submission, contractors must possess current ODOT prequalification or an approved application. The contract will be awarded as a single lump sum to the lowest qualified bidder based on responsiveness and responsibility criteria. Subcontractors are permitted but cannot exceed 50% of the total contract value and must be disclosed during the bidding process. The project is subject to Oregon's prevailing wage requirements, and the winning bidder must maintain an established employee drug testing program. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned. Bidders must demonstrate adequate technical and financial capabilities to successfully complete the infrastructure improvements.