24/25-09 CMGC B12 Demolition, Public Safety Relocation and Elevated Platform Remediation

Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking a Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/GC) through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive campus improvement project involving Building 12 Demolition, Public Safety Relocation, and Elevated Platform Remediation. The procurement is being conducted under Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 279C, with proposals due by May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST through an online bidding platform. The project is part of the college's 2020 Bond initiative, focusing on earthquake and safety upgrades while reducing deferred maintenance. The selected CM/GC will provide preconstruction services and construction management, starting in Summer 2025 with completion targeted for Fall 2027. Key deliverables include demolishing Building 12, relocating Public Safety facilities, remediating an elevated platform, improving site access and parking, and implementing civil storm improvements. Evaluation criteria are likely to include the firm's experience, proposed approach, community benefits commitment, and ability to meet project specifications and budget constraints.

The procurement includes significant community benefits requirements that may restrict or provide advantages to certain vendors. Contractors must pay a living wage of $25.34 per hour, provide full-family health care, participate in state-approved apprenticeship programs, and prioritize local businesses and workers. There are specific provisions for minority and women-owned businesses (COBID-certified), with requirements to set aside subcontracts and prioritize local material and service sourcing. The total project budget is approximately $9.65 million, with budget allocations including $1.95 million for Public Safety Relocation, $1.5 million for Elevated Platform Remediation, $600,000 for Site Access and Parking Lot, $5.4 million for Building 12 Demolition, and $200,000 for Civil Storm Improvements. The contract will require comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and an Umbrella/Excess Liability policy with $5,000,000 in coverage. Contractors must also submit climate action plans and comply with Oregon's prevailing wage rates and Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) requirements.