BID 2022-106 Fischers Forest Park - Large Onsite Sewage System Treatment Process Upgrade

Clackamas County, in collaboration with Oregon City, issued Invitation to Bid #2022-106 for the Fischer's Forest Park Large Onsite Sewage System Treatment Process Upgrade project. The procurement involves a comprehensive upgrade to an existing 26-home communal septic system, which includes installing approximately 52,000 square feet of Netafim subsurface distribution system, one manhole, six 3,000-gallon precast tanks, three AdvanTex AX100 filtration units, one Orenco Durafiber shelter, two custom flow split structures, and reconfiguration of an existing recirculation tank. The project requires complete rehabilitation of septic tanks, treatment processes, and drain field systems, with contractors responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and maintaining compliance. The bid submission deadline was February 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM PT, with three bids received ranging from $778,108.00 to $931,157.00. The project timeline mandates substantial completion within 150 days of the Notice to Proceed, with final payment due 30 days thereafter, and contractors must demonstrate technical capability to install complex wastewater treatment infrastructure with minimal disruption to existing systems.

The solicitation did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, and no information was provided about disadvantaged business enterprise participation. A-Affordable Septic Service was identified as the apparent low bidder at $778,108.00, suggesting they will likely be awarded the contract pending successful negotiation of final terms. The estimated construction cost was approximately $800,000, with the project involving significant infrastructure upgrades to an existing communal sewage system serving 26 homes. No incumbent vendor information was disclosed, and the bid documents did not detail specific integration requirements with existing technology. The procurement allows for field fitting of pipe connections and potential structural adjustments, provided the overall design intent is maintained. Contractors will be responsible for bypass pumping, sewage hauling to licensed treatment facilities, and ensuring continuous functionality of the wastewater treatment system during construction.