Bid No. 256105 Bush House, Bush Barn, Bush Annex and Eco Scene Exterior Paint Project

The City of Salem, Oregon is seeking qualified painting contractors to perform exterior painting work on four historic structures: Bush House, Bush Barn, Bush Annex, and Bush Eco Scene, including associated structures such as the porte cochere, metal security bars, and metal wisteria trellis. The procurement encompasses comprehensive surface preparation including cleaning and priming, followed by repainting to match all existing original colors as provided by the City. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of ten years' experience with similar painting projects and provide references for at least five comparable projects. The project is divided into four separate bid parts, allowing the City to award contracts individually or to reject all bids if necessary. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Bush House, 600 Mission Street SE, Salem, Oregon, with electronic bid submissions required through Equity Hub's Bid Locker no later than Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 2:30 PM (PST). Final completion is required within two weeks of the notice to proceed, and bids will be publicly opened and read virtually via Microsoft Teams. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price and compliance with all specified requirements.

Contractors must be registered with Oregon's Construction Contractors Board or licensed by the State Landscape Contractors Board to be eligible. Bids exceeding $50,000 are subject to prevailing wage requirements under ORS 279C.800 through 279C.870, with rates applicable to Marion County, Region 3, effective as of January 5, 2026, and contractors must obtain subcontractor disclosure information within two business hours after bid closing. Bid security equal to 10 percent of the maximum bid price must accompany each submission, and successful contractors must maintain performance and payment bonds, comprehensive insurance coverage, and a drug testing program. The contract includes a one-year correction period for defective work following substantial completion, with liquidated damages assessed at rates ranging from $45 to $900 per calendar day depending on the original contract value. No specific budget range has been disclosed in the available documentation, though the City reserves the right to delete project parts to remain within budget constraints.