ESB Jordan Valley/John Day Interior and Exterior Painting

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) issued a Request for Competitive Quotes (RCQ) for an interior and exterior painting project located in Jordan Valley and John Day maintenance stations. The procurement specifically seeks a contractor to complete comprehensive painting work involving 36,722 square feet of space, including sand sheds, storage sheds, fuel service buildings, and office spaces. The project requires the selected contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for complete painting preparation and execution. Key deliverables include fully painted interior and exterior surfaces of multiple structures, with a substantial and final completion date of November 17, 2022. Prospective contractors must submit their quotes through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by March 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM. The evaluation criteria primarily focus on price, with ODOT intending to award the contract to the responsible contractor submitting the lowest compliant quote. Contractors must follow specific technical specifications outlined in the attached documentation, including surface preparation, painting techniques, and coordination requirements with the ODOT Project Manager.

The contract opportunity is exclusively reserved for contractors certified as an Emerging Small Business (ESB) by the State of Oregon, with a strict requirement that the selected contractor perform at least 51% of the labor using their own workforce. This set-aside is part of ODOT's ESB Assistance Program designed to support small and disadvantaged business enterprises. Strong Contracting from John Day, Oregon, was the sole bidder and was awarded the contract with a total bid price of $95,844.42. The procurement includes mandatory compliance with prevailing wage requirements, performance and payment bond provisions, and specific insurance coverage guidelines. Funding for the project originates from state sources, and the contract is structured as a one-time project with no renewal options. Contractors must also adhere to non-discrimination provisions, Title VI requirements, and the Oregon False Claims Act. The contract emphasizes that payment will be based on actual, measured quantities, and the total contract price cannot exceed the quoted amount.