10355 - Septic Services for Detroit Lake MU

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking on-call septic services for the Detroit Lake Management Unit through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 10355, which covers Marion County and surrounding areas. The procurement solicits comprehensive septic and vault pumping services, including pumping tanks and vaults, repairing septic lift stations, maintaining float systems, and providing repair estimates for various locations such as campgrounds, maintenance shops, and public restrooms. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with Oregon sewage treatment and disposal regulations and possess appropriate licensing and insurance. The evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing assessed at a per-gallon rate for septic and vault pumping services. Key procurement dates include a bid closing and opening on October 13, 2023, with contract award anticipated on October 16, 2023. No pre-bid meeting was scheduled, and bidders were required to meet specific responsibility requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

The contract opportunity did not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. River City Environmental emerged as the apparent successful bidder, submitting a bid of $0.33 per gallon for septic and vault pumping services. The contract will have an initial term of three years with potential extensions up to five years total. While the exact contract value was not explicitly stated, the per-gallon pricing model suggests compensation will be based on actual services rendered. Bucks Sanitary Service, the other bidding vendor, had their bid rejected, leaving River City Environmental as the sole responsive bidder. The contract will cover services within the Detroit Lake Management Unit, providing flexible, on-call maintenance for critical septic infrastructure across various public facilities.