Empire Lake Fishing Dock & Gangway Fabrication

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is soliciting bids for the Empire Lake Fishing Dock & Gangway Fabrication project through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #S-63500-00014410. The procurement seeks a contractor to fabricate one 28ft x 8ft aluminum fishing dock with handrail and gangway mount, and one 35ft long aluminum gangway with shore mount, to be delivered to John Topits Park in Coos Bay, Oregon. The project requires comprehensive fabrication services, including machining, surface finishing, coating, decking installation, and metal treatment, with ODFW providing design plans and materials. Contractors must complete all work by November 17, 2025, with bids due on July 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsible bidder status, with potential preferences for Oregon-based suppliers and recycled materials. Bidders must submit multiple required forms, including a bid cover sheet, reference check form, bid submittal form, and provide three references from similar projects completed within the last five years. Technical specifications are extremely precise, including requirements for soda blasting, galvanization, and specific material grades such as 6061-T6 aluminum for structural components.

The procurement emphasizes opportunities for certified disadvantaged businesses, specifically targeting firms certified under Oregon Revised Statute 200.055, including minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Bidders must complete a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, detailing potential subcontracting opportunities and strategies for including certified firms. The project includes additional compliance requirements, such as a Pay Equity Compliance Certificate for contractors with 50 or more full-time workers and contract values exceeding $500,000. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and material requirements suggest a sophisticated marine infrastructure project. Contractors must demonstrate financial stability, operational capacity, and legal standing through a detailed Responsibility Inquiry form. The procurement process allows for a 180-day bid acceptance period, and ODFW intends to issue a single lump-sum payment upon satisfactory completion of all work. Notably, the agency maintains strict control over design specifications, prohibiting contractors from modifying member sizes, truss design, decking type, or guardrail configuration.