City of Ashland, Water Treatment Plant - Offsite Facilities

The City of Ashland, located in Jackson County, Oregon, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Water Treatment Plant Offsite Facilities project through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued on May 5, 2025, with bids due on May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific time. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and attendance is required for bid eligibility. The project encompasses multiple infrastructure improvements, including a new culvert at Horn Creek Road, stream bed improvements for Ashland Creek, road modifications on Granite Street and Horn Creek Road, and extensive utility installations. The contract will be awarded as a single prime construction contract with a planned substantial completion within 180 days and final completion within 210 days. Key deliverables include site work, erosion control, landscaping, culvert and streambed improvements, storm drain piping, water and sewer line installations, and electrical and fiber optic conduit extensions. Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and provide evidence of a qualified drug testing program. The project covers approximately 80 acres, with 1.03 acres of planned disturbance, and involves detailed technical specifications for infrastructure development.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does include prevailing wage requirements and mandates performance and payment bonds. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, compliance with regulatory requirements, and capacity to complete the project within the specified timeframe. The project is funded by the City of Ashland and will utilize both unit price and lump sum pricing methods for the ten primary bid items. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the contract indicates coordination with local utilities like Ashland Electric and provisions for future infrastructure connections. The project involves comprehensive utility work, including water, sanitary sewer, irrigation, and electrical conduits, with a strong emphasis on environmental preservation, particularly around Ashland Creek. Although a precise budget is not explicitly stated, the complexity and scope of the project suggest a significant capital investment in municipal infrastructure improvement, likely in the range of several million dollars.