Clackamas Hatchery Siphon Modifications

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB S-63500-00016414) for siphon modifications at Clackamas Hatchery located at 24500 S Entrance Road, Estacada, Oregon. This is a design-bid-build procurement requiring a licensed Oregon Construction Contractors Board licensed contractor to perform demolition of existing structures, installation of new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping systems, and construction of a new siphon building to support water conveyance infrastructure at the hatchery facility. The scope of work encompasses multiple construction disciplines including concrete foundations, structural framing, electrical systems, mechanical piping, landscape restoration, and erosion control measures, with all materials required to comply with environmental and fish toxicity standards. Key deliverables include completion of three distinct construction phases with substantial completion by June 15, 2026, and final completion by June 29, 2026, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day assessed for failure to meet the substantial completion deadline. Mandatory qualifications include current Oregon Construction Contractors Board licensing for the prime contractor and all subcontractors, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract award, comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation and commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and excess/umbrella insurance of $4,000,000. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on April 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST at the project site with in-person attendance required; failure to attend will result in bid rejection. Bid submissions are due April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST through the OregonBuys electronic procurement system, with bid security of 10 percent of the total bid amount required. Work is scheduled to commence May 5, 2026, or upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

This procurement is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act requirements, mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States, and prevailing wage requirements under both Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries regulations for Clackamas County (BOLI Region 2) and federal Davis-Bacon Act requirements, with contractors required to pay the higher of the two applicable wage rates. The contract documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other protected classes, nor do they reference incumbent vendors or existing contractors. The project requires integration with existing hatchery operations, with contractor coordination emphasis placed on minimizing disruption to ongoing operations and protection of the fish habitat environment; all materials must be biodegradable and nontoxic-to-fish products for items exposed to water systems. The contractor bears all costs associated with material testing, unsuitable material removal and replacement, utility repair or relocation due to contractor operations, water management, permits, bonds, insurance, mobilization costs, erosion and sediment control, and temporary facilities as lump-sum bid items. The project cost estimate for bonding purposes ranges from $275,000 to $300,000 and is anticipated to be funded with federal funds from the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Mitchell Act IRA grant. The contractor must maintain one-year warranties on materials and workmanship, with specialized two-year warranties on mechanical equipment and piping systems, and all work must conform to current Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction and referenced national standards including ASTM, AWWA, ACI, and AWS specifications.