Cascade Hatchery Rearing Ponds Bird Predation Structure

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #S-63500-00015529) for the construction of a bird predation structure at the Cascade Hatchery located in Cascade Locks, Oregon. This construction procurement requires contractors to furnish all tools, equipment, materials, supplies, permits, and labor necessary to complete structural work including the reuse or replacement of existing vertical braces and connecting elements (bolts, welds, and plates); procurement and installation of all new structural steel members for the East Ponds with fasteners, connecting elements, paint, and finishes; and procurement and installation of new predator wire for structures over the East Ponds. The project encompasses modifications to 30 rearing ponds arranged in 15 column lines spaced at 16'-8" intervals over a 250-foot length, with design specifications requiring compliance with the 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, ACI 318-19, and AISC 360-22 standards, seismic design parameters for Site Class D, and a basic wind design speed of 115 mph. Structural steel shall be ASTM A-36, galvanized per ASTM A153/A153M, with powder-coated black finish unless otherwise noted, and all work must maintain structural integrity during construction while coordinating with ongoing hatchery operations that require water flow in the headbox to remain operational. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the project site (74152 NE Eagle Creek Loop, Cascade Locks, OR 97014), with bids required to be submitted through the OregonBuys electronic procurement system by April 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with substantial completion required by August 14, 2026, and final completion by August 28, 2026. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the substantial completion date, and award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder.

Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) and comply with BOLI prevailing wage rates and federal Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements for Multnomah County (BOLI Region 2), and all work is subject to Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements, mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. Bid security equal to 10% of the total bid amount is required, and the contract is subject to Oregon public improvement contract requirements including performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount, insurance requirements with $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability coverage and $4,000,000 excess/umbrella insurance coverage, and compliance with federal terms and conditions related to environmental protection, export controls, trafficking in persons, and whistleblower protections. Contractors must engage AISC-certified fabricators and erectors, employ AWS-qualified welders, and engage an independent testing laboratory at the contractor's expense for quality control and material testing. The project is funded through federal sources via the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Agreement, with project costs estimated at $190,000 to $200,000 for bonding purposes. No incumbent vendor or set-aside designations have been identified in the available procurement documents, and the contractor assumes responsibility for site safety, temporary facilities, erosion control, and compliance with Oregon OSHA standards and all technical specifications.