212180 Bill Reigel Park Phase 2 Site Improvments

Marion County and the City of Salem, Oregon are soliciting bids for the Bill Reigel Park Phase 2 Site Improvements project, a comprehensive site development initiative. The procurement is a public works construction contract with an engineer's estimate ranging from $350,000 to $450,000. The project scope includes extensive site improvements involving grading, drainage, landscaping, site utilities, pavement work, and installation of site furnishings. Potential bidders must submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating technical capabilities and compliance with project specifications outlined in the Project Manual and associated plan documents. The bid submission deadline was originally June 7, 2022, with a Zoom bid opening scheduled for 2:15 PM Pacific Time on that date. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on June 30, 2022, and the contract was expected to be awarded by July 22, 2022, with a projected 120-calendar-day completion timeline. Evaluation criteria likely include bid pricing, technical competence, and ability to meet project specifications, with Gelco Construction Company emerging as the apparent low bidder at $408,540.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid register revealed 20 total bidders, suggesting a competitive procurement process with multiple potential contractors. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and the documents did not indicate specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The project will be funded through a combination of local government sources from Marion County and the City of Salem, though exact funding allocations were not detailed. The total project budget range of $350,000 to $450,000 provides a clear financial framework for potential contractors. The comprehensive project manual and associated plan documents (719402 Plans.pdf) suggest a complex site improvement project requiring significant civil engineering and landscaping expertise. Contractors responding to this opportunity would need demonstrated experience in municipal park development and site construction.