Bid No. 267072 Salem Navigation Center Exterior Improvements Project

The City of Salem, Oregon is requesting bids on the Salem Navigation Center Exterior Improvements Project (Bid No. 267072), with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the site (1185 22nd St SE, Salem, OR 97302). The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under ORS 279C.800–279C.870 for Marion County, Region 3, a material cost driver.

The scope encompasses exterior improvements to the Navigation Center: roof replacement or restoration, siding and trim replacement, exterior painting, gutter and downspout replacement or restoration, demolition and preparation work, construction drawing preparation, and building permit procurement. All work must comply with manufacturer specifications, industry standards, and applicable codes. Contract completion is required within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date; liquidated damages are assessed at $185.00 per calendar day for delays beyond this deadline.

Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board or licensed by the Oregon State Landscape Contractors Board and must demonstrate a minimum of ten years' experience with commercial construction projects of similar size and scope, supported by at least five project references. Bid security of 10 percent of the bid amount must accompany each submission as a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier's/certified check. First-tier subcontractor disclosure is required within two business hours of bid closing for any subcontractor furnishing labor or labor and materials at 5 percent of the project bid (minimum $15,000) or $350,000 regardless of percentage. Progress payments are made monthly at 95 percent of work completed with 5 percent retainage; upon completion of 50 percent of work value, contractors may request cessation of retainage withholding with surety approval. Bids must be submitted electronically through Equity Hub's Bid Locker. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.