Elk River Hatchery Domestic Water Improvements

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking a contractor to complete the Elk River Hatchery Domestic Water Improvements project located at 95163 Elk River Road in Port Orford, Oregon. The primary procurement objective is to construct and install a new 2" PVC piping network connecting the domestic water booster system to hatchery residences, which will require comprehensive expertise in water infrastructure development. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, permits, and incidentals to complete the project. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) requires a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for July 29, 2021, with final bids due on August 12, 2021, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The project has specific timeline requirements, with substantial completion expected by September 30, 2021, and final completion by October 30, 2021. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total bid price for the base bid and selected alternates, with the contractor needing to be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be applied for late completion, and the estimated project cost is $45,000.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The bid includes a base bid with four line items and two potential bid alternates, which cover mobilization, domestic water distribution piping replacement, buried ball valves, buried frost-proof hydrants, well piping exposure and potential replacement, and residence plumbing replacement. The State of Oregon reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities at the same unit prices or remove items to meet budgetary constraints. Award will be based on obtaining the greatest monetary value within budgetary limitations, and the final contract will incorporate adjusted bid alternates used in the award evaluation. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project involves upgrading existing infrastructure at the Elk River Fish Hatchery. Prevailing wage rates will apply, and the work will take place in Curry County, which falls under BOLI (Bureau of Labor and Industries) Region 7. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities in water infrastructure installation and be prepared to work within the specified budget and timeline.