Building E Domestic Water Heater Replacement

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, State Procurement Services, is soliciting bids for the replacement of two domestic hot water heaters in Building E at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training facility in Salem under ITB S-DASOBO-00017465, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific. The contract is subject to Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries prevailing wage requirements for Marion County, BOLI Region #3, and State Buy America requirements mandating that all steel, iron, coatings, and manufactured products be produced in the United States.

The scope encompasses demolition and replacement of two parallel domestic hot water boilers (RBI Dominator 1350 units, 1,350,000 BTU/hour input) with associated piping, plumbing, ventilation, electrical, and control systems integration using 2023 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code standards and Type L copper piping as the basis of design. A voluntary pricing alternate includes replacement of existing domestic hot water storage tanks with new Niles Steel Tank S-48-120 units (860-gallon capacity each). Work must be phased to maintain facility operations and public restroom access within one floor of occupants; all contractor and subcontractor employees require criminal record checks processed by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training at no cost to the contractor.

The project cost estimate is between $400,000 and $515,000 from State of Oregon appropriations. Bid security of 10 percent of the total bid amount and Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the awarded contract amount are required. Substantial Completion is required by June 1, 2027, and Final Completion by June 30, 2027, with zero liquidated damages assessed for delays. Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and possess current Public Works bonds. A voluntary pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific at the project site (4190 Aumsville Highway SE, Salem). Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.