10224 East Gorge On-Call Septic Services

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) S-63400-00007994 for on-call septic services in the East Columbia River Gorge Management Unit, specifically targeting Hood River County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive septic and vault toilet pumping and maintenance services for multiple state recreation areas, including Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, Koberg Beach State Recreation Area, and Mayer State Park. The required services encompass general septic pumping, emergency services, and related maintenance tasks, with bidders required to submit unit pricing for per-gallon pumping rates, mileage charges, and after-hours emergency service rates. Bids are due by September 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with an anticipated contract award on September 27, 2023. OPRD will evaluate bids based on price and additional considerations such as contractor experience, expertise, and overall responsibility, with the goal of selecting the most advantageous proposal that best serves the department's interests. Bidders must demonstrate technical capabilities, provide comprehensive pricing structures, and meet specific insurance and operational requirements.

The contract does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The sample contract suggests a three-year term extending to May 1, 2026, with Beam Excavating Inc dba WA-1 Septic Tank Service from Hood River, Oregon, emerging as the apparent successful bidder. The bid tabulation indicates a total bid amount of $150.67, with unit prices including $0.62 per gallon for general services, $0.05 per mile for mileage, and $150.00 for emergency services. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The contract will be administered on a time and materials basis, with invoices requiring detailed documentation of labor hours, rates, materials, and technician information. While the exact total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement appears focused on providing ongoing, as-needed septic maintenance services for Oregon's state parks and recreation areas in the East Gorge region.