Art Building and Art Building Annex (AB) Abatement and Demolition

Portland State University is requesting bids for abatement and demolition of the Art Building and Annex at 2000 SW 5th Ave., Portland, Oregon, under ITB with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required for bid eligibility.

The project is subject to Oregon Senate Bill 5505 requirements, including an aspirational 20 percent utilization goal for disadvantaged, minority, women, and emerging small businesses and mandatory apprentice employment at 15 percent of work hours for apprenticeable occupations. Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries prevailing wage rates apply to all work.

The scope includes complete demolition of both structures and abatement of hazardous materials as identified in the project's hazardous materials survey. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits, coordinate utility shutdowns, provide site logistics planning, and submit an OSHA-compliant safety plan for approval prior to work commencement. Bidders must submit a summary-level schedule assuming an October 5, 2026 start date. Substantial completion is due March 15, 2027, with final completion by March 30, 2027. All waste disposal must be tracked for landfill diversion reporting to support PSU's sustainability initiatives.

Bid security of 10 percent of the bid amount is required at submission. Performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract amount are due upon agreement execution. Insurance requirements include general liability of $5 million / $5 million, auto insurance of $1 million / $2 million, builder's risk installation floater coverage, and pollution liability of $1 million / $2 million. A 5 percent retainage will be applied to all payments with no liquidated damages assessed. Bids must be submitted electronically through Equity Hub's Bid Locker platform. The contractor must establish recruitment and retention plans for women, minority individuals, and veterans.