Bid no, 267064 pressure tapping contractor of record (REBID)

The City of Salem, Oregon Public Works Department is soliciting bids for a pressure tapping contractor of record on a non-exclusive, annual basis with bids due June 30, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. local time via Equity Hub's Bid Locker. The contract commences July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods subject to satisfactory performance, budget approval, and mutual written agreement.

Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board or licensed by the State Landscape Contractors Board. The contractor will provide pressure tapping, line stop services, and live insertion valves on an as-needed basis for the City's potable water pipeline system, including ductile iron and cast iron pipelines ranging from 4 to 69 inches in diameter. The scope includes 28 line items covering various pipeline diameter combinations and materials, each priced as a lump sum. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements under ORS 279C.800-870 and applicable federal and state civil rights laws.

The fiscal year 2026-27 budget allocation is $50,000. Prices shall remain firm throughout the initial contract term except for allowable price decreases. Price increases will be considered only at contract renewal and must be documented with justification submitted at least 45 days prior to renewal. Invoicing occurs monthly with net 30-day payment terms.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total bid price. Bidders must submit 10 percent bid security in the form of a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or certified check. The contractor must maintain an employee drug testing program and comply with workers' compensation insurance requirements and Oregon wage and hour laws. The contract includes liquidated damages provisions for untimely work completion. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Virtual bid opening occurs via Microsoft Teams.