Art & Marion Ady Buildings Membrane Roof Replacement

Southern Oregon University (SOU) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB #2026-05) for membrane roof replacement services at two campus buildings located in Ashland, Oregon. The project encompasses the removal and disposal of existing single-ply membrane roofing and installation of new 60-mil, mechanically fastened PVC membrane roofing across approximately 15,000 square feet at the Art Building (545 Indiana Street) and the Marion Ady Building (1290 Siskiyou Boulevard). Deliverables include removal and proper disposal of existing roofing materials, installation of Densdeck cover board mechanically fastened, installation of new 60-mil PVC membrane, reuse or replacement of metal flashings and copings, installation of five Guardian CB-12 fall protection anchors, installation of recycled rubber splash blocks and walkpads, and provision of a 20-year non-defective labor manufacturer's warranty with coverage extending to the outside face-of-wall. Bidders must be Oregon-licensed commercial contractors with current manufacturer installer certification and a minimum of three roofing projects of comparable size and complexity completed within the last three years; all contractors must maintain current Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) registration and public works bonds prior to bid submission. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Art Building's south entrance with required attendance from a prime bidder representative; sealed bids are due on April 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the SOU Service Center, with public bid opening and reading immediately following. Work must commence within fifteen days of Notice to Proceed and be completed between June 15 through August 31, 2026, as specified in the awarded contract. Evaluation criteria include adherence to technical specifications, environmental impact mitigation strategies, supplier diversity initiatives, and corporate values statements.

There are no designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises specified in this procurement; however, SOU emphasizes sustainability and equity considerations in its procurement process and requests that bidders provide information on these factors. Acceptable roofing manufacturers are limited to Duro-Last Roofing, Inc., Carlisle SynTec, Inc., and Sika Sarnafil, with no substitutions permitted, indicating existing manufacturer relationships that bidders must align with. Oregon prevailing wage rates established by the Bureau of Labor and Industries as of January 5, 2026, with amendments through February 18, 2026, apply to this project if the bid amount exceeds $50,000; contractors must comply with ORS 279C.800 through ORS 279C.870 wage requirements. Performance and payment bonds are required; bid bonds are not. Contractors must maintain minimum insurance coverage of $2,000,000 combined single limit Commercial General Liability and $2,000,000 Automobile Liability per occurrence, along with workers' compensation compliance and indemnification obligations as specified in SOU's Standard Contract Provisions and General Conditions for Public Improvement Contracts. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the bid documents; however, the project scope and prevailing wage requirements suggest a contract value likely exceeding the $50,000 threshold. Bid documents are available through the SOU Bonfire portal at https://sou.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities or the Oregon Public Universities website at https://secure.orpu.org/bid, with inquiries directed to Jim McNamara, Capital Projects Manager, at 541-552-6231 or mcnamaraj@sou.edu.