2024 Manhole Rehabilitation Project

The City of Pendleton is seeking bids for the 2024 Manhole Rehabilitation Project, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative targeting sanitary sewer system maintenance. The procurement involves rehabilitating 97 sanitary sewer manholes, which includes mobilization, construction traffic control, and infiltration correction services. Qualified contractors must submit comprehensive bid proposals that include a bid bond/security, acknowledgement of addenda, and a non-collusion affidavit. The project has specific timeline requirements, with site visits available from October 8 to October 10, 2024, and bids due by 2:30 pm local time on October 24, 2024. Bid submissions will be publicly opened via Zoom or at City Hall, with contract award anticipated on or around November 5, 2024. The project must be completed by June 30, 2025, and the contract will be awarded based on the lowest grand total bid amount. The City reserves the right to select the proposal most advantageous to its interests, with evaluation criteria emphasizing cost-effectiveness and comprehensive project approach.

Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rate requirements and provide a $30,000 public works bond, which will apply to both prime contractors and subcontractors. While the solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, it implies an open competitive bidding process. The project is located in Union County, Oregon, with a specific focus on municipal infrastructure improvements in the Pendleton area. Though the exact project budget is not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive scope of rehabilitating 97 manholes suggests a significant investment in municipal infrastructure maintenance. Potential bidders are advised to carefully review all documentation, as the City will not mail notice of addenda but will post updates online, requiring bidders to actively monitor procurement websites for the most current information. Interested contractors should prepare detailed submissions that demonstrate technical capability, understanding of municipal infrastructure rehabilitation, and competitive pricing strategies.