Design, installation, repair and maintenance of County building awnings

Washington County, Oregon is soliciting bids for a contract to design, install, repair, and maintain awnings at the Service Center East Building located at 3700 SW Murray Blvd in Beaverton. The project involves repairing two existing awnings on the west side of the building and fabricating and installing three new awnings over entry doors on the east side. Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and demonstrate an employee drug and alcohol testing program. The Invitation to Bid #2021.004B was released on January 5, 2021, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for January 14, 2021. The response deadline is January 21, 2021, at 2:00 pm, with the contract administrator being Gianni Barrette. Contractors are expected to use recycled and sustainable products when feasible, comply with prevailing wage requirements, and perform work during standard business hours (7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday), with potential for negotiated alternate hours.

The contract has a maximum value of $100,000 for one year, with options to extend up to five years based on project demands. Pricing must include hourly rates for design and preparation work, demolition, metal fabrication, awning material installation, and frame painting, with a maximum 15% markup on metal awning frame and awning materials. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with limits of $1,000,000/$2,000,000, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation insurance. The county reserves the right to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the detailed insurance requirements and contractor qualifications suggest a rigorous selection process. Contractors must provide insurance certificates before commencing work and name Washington County, its agents, officers, elected officials, and employees as additional insureds on liability policies.