10256 20'-long cargo shipping containers

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is soliciting bids for three new 20-foot double-door, one-trip ISO cargo/shipping containers through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. The procurement is specifically targeting containers to be used for housing weather-sensitive materials, firewood, and gas-operated machinery. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the OregonBuys e-procurement system by September 27, 2023, with an anticipated contract award date of September 29, 2023. The ITB requires strict compliance with specified container dimensions and modification requirements, and bidders must provide detailed unit pricing for both containers and delivery. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on pricing, with additional preferences given to Oregon resident bidders and those offering recycled products. OPRD reserves the right to award all, part, or none of the bid items, and the final contract will be executed as a standard State of Oregon purchase order incorporating the department's standard terms and conditions for goods procurement.

The bid opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Preliminary bid results reveal three responsive bidders: Bizon Group, Inc. dba Conexwest, Cascade Container LLC, and Call Oneill Containers LLC, dba MobileMod. Of these bidders, Cascade Container LLC submitted the lowest bid at $20,322, followed by Call Oneill Containers LLC at $26,352, and Bizon Group at $29,750.80. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no indications of complex technology integration requirements. The procurement appears to be a straightforward purchase of cargo containers with a total estimated budget range between $20,322 and $29,750.80, depending on the selected vendor. The contract will be executed through a standard state purchase order, suggesting a relatively simple procurement process with clear pricing and delivery expectations.