#12488 Thompson's Mills Electrical and Fire Risk Reduction Project

The Thompson's Mills Electrical and Fire Risk Reduction Project is a state procurement issued by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for electrical upgrades at Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site, the last remaining water-powered flour mill in Oregon. The project involves comprehensive electrical system modifications, including removal of existing electrical circuits and services to reduce fire hazards, installation of new electrical equipment, and preservation of the historically significant site. Contractors must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties and Oregon Revised Statute 358.653, maintaining strict historic preservation requirements. The Invitation to Bid (#12488) was posted on December 23, 2024, with a mandatory pre-bid conference held on January 8 and 9, 2025, and bid submissions due on January 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The project requires contractors to be registered with the Construction Contractors Board and have specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and excess/umbrella coverage. Bidders must also adhere to BOLI prevailing wage rates for Region 4 and provide Builders Risk Insurance of at least $100,000. The project timeline includes a start date of February 3, 2025, substantial completion by June 13, 2025, and final completion by June 30, 2025.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified electrical contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Preliminary bid results indicate three companies submitted proposals: M&W Electric from Albany, La Londe Electric from Estacada, and MD Electrical Services from Oregon City, with bid amounts ranging from $147,140 to $229,976.17. The project is funded by state funds with an estimated cost range of $200,000. A Notice of Intent to Award, dated February 7, 2025, indicates MD Electrical Services as the intended contractor, pending successful negotiations. The project involves complex electrical work across multiple floors of the historic mill, including new lighting control systems, panel replacements, and circuitry modifications. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to meet the substantial completion date. The project requires detailed documentation, environmental protections, and careful preservation of the site's historic fabric, making it a specialized electrical renovation project with significant historical preservation considerations.