Automated Multipurpose Machine Gun Range MPMG

The Oregon Military Department (OMD) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 410133C001 for the construction of an Automated Multipurpose Machine Gun Range (MPMG) located at the NWSTF Boardman in Morrow County, Oregon. The project encompasses the comprehensive development of a ten-lane automated machine gun range, including an automated target system, four vehicle fighting firing positions, a range control tower, and a support building with multiple functional spaces such as a classroom, ammunition storage, weapons breakdown/cleaning area, and dining capabilities. The facility will also feature a covered exterior space with bleacher seating. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on September 5, 2024, with strict guidelines that late attendees would be deemed non-responsive and ineligible to bid. The bid submission deadline is September 24, 2024, and the project timeline includes a 15-calendar day project start, 365 calendar days for substantial completion, and 395 calendar days for final completion. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive base bid, with an Owner's Contingency of $750,000 to be used at OMD's discretion.

The solicitation includes requirements for performance and payment bonds, specific insurance provisions, and compliance with prevailing wage rates for BOLI Region 12. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly detailed, the ITB emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements, along with mandatory drug-testing and non-discrimination policies. Potential bidders should be prepared for unique site conditions, including the possibility of encountering Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), which will require adherence to specific work plans and notification procedures. The geotechnical report indicates the site contains collapsible loess soils, necessitating specialized foundation and earthwork approaches. Based on the Notice of Intent to Award document, Fowler General Construction, Inc. was the apparent low bidder with a base bid of $5,887,000 and alternates totaling $2,132,500, bringing the total potential contract value to $8,019,500. The project is anticipated to be funded through a combination of state and federal sources, with the final contract subject to securing sufficient project funding.