Empire Lake Fishing Dock & Gangway Fabrication

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking bids for the Empire Lake Fishing Dock & Gangway Fabrication project, with procurement covering the design and fabrication of specific marine infrastructure components. The project requires the fabrication of one 28ft x 8ft aluminum fishing dock with handrail and one 35ft aluminum gangway with shore mount, to be delivered to John Topits Park in Coos Bay, Oregon. Technical specifications mandate precise fabrication requirements including aluminum construction, soda blasting, decking installation, coating, and specific mounting components. Bids are due on July 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with a 180-calendar-day bid acceptance period. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsible bidder status, substantial compliance with bid requirements, and preference for Oregon-based suppliers. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a bid cover sheet, reference check form, bid submittal form, COBID certification, and a responsibility inquiry. Contractors are required to provide three references from similar projects completed within the last five years and demonstrate the ability to use recyclable products to the maximum extent economically feasible.

The procurement strongly emphasizes participation of certified disadvantaged businesses, specifically targeting small businesses certified under ORS 200.055, including minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. The Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) requires bidders to outline steps for soliciting certified firms for subcontracting, including potential subcontracting opportunities with approximate dollar values. Bidders must describe existing relationships with certified firms and commit to reporting subcontractor details if awarded the contract. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves a single lump-sum payment upon satisfactory completion of work, with the state providing aluminum and steel materials for fabrication. Insurance requirements include maintaining Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability Insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts. The contract term extends until August 12, 2025, with the successful contractor expected to be an independent business capable of performing services for multiple clients and meeting specific certification standards.