City of Salem Shops Complex Fencing Project

The City of Salem Facilities Department is requesting bids for the removal and replacement of fencing and gates at the City of Salem Shops Complex under Bid No. 267086, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. local time and mandatory pre-bid conference on September 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Bidder eligibility is restricted to contractors registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board or licensed by the State Landscape Contractors Board.

The scope encompasses labor, materials, equipment, and full-time supervision for fencing and gate replacement and installation at the multi-use City of Salem Shops Complex property. Work must achieve substantial completion within 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years' experience on commercial construction projects of similar size and scope, supported by at least five project references. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference by a qualified individual with relevant experience is required for bid responsiveness.

Prevailing wage rates apply under Oregon Revised Statutes 279C.800 through 279C.870, based on Marion County Region 3 wage schedules, because the project exceeds $50,000. Bid security equal to 10 percent of the maximum bid price must accompany each bid as a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, cashier's check, or certified check; original bonds from the apparent low bidder are due within 5 days of bid opening.

The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a total lump sum basis, reserving the right to select individual items from the bid breakdown to remain within budget. Liquidated damages of $100 per day apply for failure to complete within contract time. Retainage will be held at 95 percent of work completed until substantial completion, with 25 percent retention required until prevailing wage certified statements are filed. Technical questions should be directed to Robert Rennert at 503-584-4601 or rrennert@cityofsalem.net; all bid questions are due to contracts@cityofsalem.net by September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.