Big Creek Hatchery Holding Pond Improvements

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting bids on improvements to the Big Creek Hatchery Adult Fish Holding Pond under ITB S-63500-00017120, with bids due July 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid conference on June 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the project site (92892 Ritter Road, Astoria, Oregon).

The scope includes bulkhead installation at piers, demolition of existing structures as indicated on plans, preparation and installation of a new concrete divider wall with foundation and reinforcing, and cleaning and epoxy-grout coating of existing slabs to achieve transverse leveling. All labor, materials, transportation, equipment, permits, and incidental services are included. The contractor must submit a construction schedule within seven days of notice to proceed and maintain performance bonds through a one-year guarantee period from substantial completion. Work must comply with Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, OSHA regulations, and an Inadvertent Discovery Plan for Cultural Resources. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits and coordinating construction to minimize disturbance to ongoing hatchery operations.

The project cost estimate for bonding purposes is $100,000, funded with State funds. Work must commence within seven calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion by September 22, 2026 and final completion by September 29, 2026. All work is subject to Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries prevailing wage rates for Tillamook County (BOLI Region 1).

Bidders must hold an Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license prior to submission. Award is made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive base bid. Bid security equal to 10% of the total bid amount is required. The awarded bidder must provide Public Works, performance, and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the awarded contract amount, as well as proof of insurance meeting specified requirements within seven days of final award. Requests for clarification must be submitted by June 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM.