BID#2023-93 Fiber Bore- South HWY 26 Government Camp Project

Clackamas County is seeking bids for the Fiber Bore- South HWY 26 Government Camp Project (Bid #2023-93), a public improvement contract involving fiber optic infrastructure construction along South Highway 26. The project requires comprehensive services including all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and associated work necessary to complete a fiber bore installation. Bids were due on November 21, 2023, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with an immediate public bid opening following the submission deadline. The project has specific completion milestones, including a Substantial Completion date of December 15, 2024, and a Final Completion date of December 31, 2024. The Engineer's estimated project cost is $350,000.00, and the procurement process requires prevailing wage rates to be observed. Bidders must submit specific documentation, including Forms 1 and 2 within two hours of bid closing, and Form 3 with the final pay application, with bid sufficiency determined solely by Clackamas County.

The county has designated this procurement with an emphasis on promoting diversity and inclusion, encouraging bids from Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Businesses. Bidders are required to complete Good Faith Effort documentation to engage Historically Underrepresented Businesses as subcontractors. The apparent low bidder for this project is Roth Communications, Inc., with a bid amount of $298,800.00, which is significantly lower than the highest bid of $441,325.00 submitted by NORTH SKY COMMUNICATIONS. The contract award is subject to negotiation, and unsuccessful bidders have a 7-calendar day period to file a protest, with the ability to review procurement files by appointment. While no specific set-aside percentages are explicitly stated, the county demonstrates a commitment to providing opportunities for diverse business participation. The project will be funded through local government resources, with the contract to be executed between Clackamas County and the selected contractor.