Elkhorn Wildlife Area Anthony Creek Hay Barn

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking bids for the construction of a hay barn at the Elkhorn Wildlife Area located in Baker County, Oregon. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) S-63500-00014711 solicits a contractor to construct an 8x8V, 30' x 50' x 16' post-frame hay barn, which includes comprehensive site preparation, excavation, gravel base installation, pole construction, metal siding, and roofing. The project requires adherence to the 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code and the latest Oregon Standard Specifications, with specific technical requirements for materials including pressure-treated wood posts, Douglas Fir framing, and G-90 galvanized zinc-coated metal panels. Key project milestones include a mandatory pre-bid conference on 9/18/2025 at 11:00 AM PST at the ODFW Elk Feeding Station in North Powder, OR, with bid submissions due on 10/02/2025 at 3:00 PM PST. The project has a projected substantial completion date of 11/28/2025 and a final completion date of 12/16/2025, with the contractor responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, maintaining approved drawings, and coordinating with the facility manager.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder and is funded through the Department of Interior's US Fish and Wildlife Service Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act Grant. The project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act, which mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States. The estimated project cost ranges from $90,000 to $95,000, and the contract includes liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for failing to meet the substantial completion date. Prevailing wage rates from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI Region 13) will apply to the project. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, contractors must comply with federal grant requirements, demonstrate technical capabilities for post-frame building construction, and provide evidence of experience with similar wildlife area infrastructure projects. The technical specifications require comprehensive quality control, adherence to industry standards, and compliance with various organizational guidelines including ACI, ASTM, and TPI.