ESB Government Camp Maintenance Station Waterline Upgrade to PEX

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) for the ESB Government Camp Maintenance Station Waterline Upgrade to PEX project located in Clackamas County. The procurement involves furnishing and installing a 2-inch PEX water service line from an existing valve to four employee houses at the Government Camp Maintenance Station. The project has specific completion timelines, with a Substantial Completion date of June 15, 2023, and a Final Completion date of June 23, 2023. Prospective contractors must submit quotes through the OregonBuys eProcurement system and must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, CCB licensing, satisfactory performance record, and lowest bid price. A voluntary pre-quote conference and site walkthrough was offered, with the bid submission deadline set for May 19, 2023, at 10:00 am. The selected contractor will be required to provide tax identification, certificates of insurance, a responsibility inquiry form, and conflict of interest disclosure forms prior to contract award.

The contract opportunity is explicitly restricted to Emerging Small Businesses (ESBs) certified by the State of Oregon's Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). Two bidders participated in the procurement: Who LTD and PVH Construction LLC, with submitted bid prices of $36,555.00 and $37,594.00 respectively. The contract requires the selected vendor to comply with various state and federal regulations, including nondiscrimination provisions, drug testing requirements, and certified payroll reporting. Performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price will be mandatory, along with specific insurance coverage requirements. The contract includes provisions for retainage withholding from progress payments and allows for termination for cause or for the owner's convenience. While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid submissions provide an indication of the project's anticipated cost, which appears to be in the $36,000 to $38,000 range. The contract will be governed by Oregon state procurement statutes and rules, with all legal proceedings subject to Oregon law.