Enlisted Barracks 5 NEW CONSTRUCTION

The Oregon Military Department is procuring a new construction project for Enlisted Barracks 5 (EB5) located in Umatilla County, Oregon, through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. The project involves constructing a two-story, 21,505 square foot enlisted barracks building that will serve as transient housing for up to 160 enlisted members and 4 senior leaders. The comprehensive construction scope includes all site work, excavation, utilities, landscaping, foundational and structural elements, exterior envelope, waterproofing, roofing, interior framing, CMU block construction, brick veneer finishes, drywall, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, low voltage, and civil systems. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on August 9, 2023, with bids due by September 19, 2023. The project has targeted substantial completion within 580 calendar days and final completion within 610 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and meet all state and federal contracting requirements, including providing payment and performance bonds and complying with prevailing wage rate laws.

The contract opportunity targets a total project budget between $11 million and $13 million, with the apparent low bid from Nagelhout Construction Company at $9,704,000, which includes a $450,000 owner's contingency and two add alternates totaling $264,000. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the project will be funded through a Military Construction Cooperative Agreement and is registered with the US Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System, targeting LEED Silver certification. The procurement includes three additive alternates: one for a north barracks parking lot and site lighting, another for artificial turf at the west lawn, and a third for adding a 24-strand IT fiber pull from Building 57 to the EB5 facility. The project will incorporate sustainable design features, including rooftop solar hot water panels and low-water landscaping. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive documentation, including bid bonds, contractor references, and compliance with federal debarment and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) checks.