East Fork South Fork Trask Pond STEP Facility Decommissioning

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is soliciting bids for the East Fork South Fork Trask Pond STEP Facility Decommissioning project located in Tillamook County, Oregon. The project involves comprehensive decommissioning of a lined earth pond on the East Fork of the South Fork of the Trask River, which requires filling and grading the pond to match surrounding terrain, removing existing infrastructure including piping, concrete, and equipment, and performing final site restoration. Key deliverables include removing approximately 200 feet of 24-inch diameter concrete pipe, 50 feet of 18-inch diameter concrete pipe, managing surface water and erosion control, and relocating green waste to a designated area. The project has a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for August 15, 2024, at 10:00 am, with bid submissions due by August 22, 2024. The substantial completion date is set for September 30, 2024, with a final completion date of October 15, 2024. Contractors must be prepared to handle potential asbestos-containing materials and complete approximately 1,800 cubic yards of cut and fill work.

Three bidders have submitted proposals for this project: Advanced Excavation, Inc., Huddleston Construction, and O'Malley Brothers Construction, with bid totals ranging from $92,540.00 to $95,540.00. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an estimated project budget around $60,000. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications were explicitly mentioned in the documents. The project will be funded through state funds and is subject to prevailing wage rate requirements. Advanced Excavation, Inc. of Garibaldi, Oregon, appears to be the intended awardee based on the Notice of Intent to Award document. The project involves specialized civil engineering and environmental restoration work, requiring contractors with experience in pond decommissioning, infrastructure removal, and site grading.