DPSST Fence and Gate

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services State Procurement Services is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. S-DASOBO-00011597 for the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Fence and Gate project located at 4190 Aumsville Highway SE in Salem, Marion County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide and install a comprehensive fencing solution for the agency's training campus, which includes one automatic vehicle gate and one pedestrian gate, both equipped with Lenel card reader access control systems. The project requires full implementation of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, permits, and services necessary to enclose the training area. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM, with bid submissions due by January 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The project timeline mandates a start date 7 days after the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required by June 15, 2025, and final completion by June 30, 2025. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to meet the substantial completion deadline. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements and the State's Buy America provisions regarding domestic iron, steel, and manufactured products.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Eight companies participated in the mandatory pre-bid conference, including Reece Complete Security, Dallum Build Co, Town & County Fence, Metro Access, Dream Creations Inc, F&J Fence Co, Team Electric, and FJ's Fencing, representing a diverse group of fencing, construction, and security contractors from Oregon and Washington. The estimated project cost range is between $220,000 and $250,000, indicating a moderate-sized infrastructure improvement project. The bid will be publicly opened electronically via Microsoft Teams, with only bidder names and bid amounts being read aloud. Potential bidders must acknowledge Solicitation Addendum #001 by inserting its number on Form A-1 and providing required signatures before the bid closing. Award protests must be submitted within 7 calendar days after the Notice of Intent to Award is issued. The project involves integrating new access control technology with existing infrastructure at the DPSST campus, requiring careful coordination and technical expertise in fence installation and security systems.