ESB Mosier Deicer Tanks & Distribution

The Oregon Department of Transportation is requesting competitive quotes on a restricted basis from contractors certified by the State of Oregon as Emerging Small Businesses (ESB) for the provision and installation of new deicer tanks and distribution system at the Mosier facility in Wasco County, under RFCQ S-73000-00017782, with quotes due September 3, 2026. This is an ESB set-aside procurement.

The scope includes supply and installation of two 10,500-gallon deicer tanks, a complete distribution system, and a complete electrical system housed in a pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) with secondary containment. The structure, 748 square feet, must provide secondary containment exceeding 10 percent of total primary container volume and 100 percent of the largest container volume (10,000 gallons) in compliance with 40 CFR 264.175. Work is located in Mosier City Limits at Tax Lot 2N 11E 2 D 300, Wasco County. Technical specifications require ASTM-compliant steel, hot-dip galvanized PEMB framing per ASTM A123, 3,300 psi concrete, and compliance with the 2016 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Mosier Municipal Code, and Wasco County General Requirements. Design parameters include 99 MPH wind speed, 42 psf snow load, and 24-inch frost depth.

Substantial completion is required by November 10, 2026, and final completion by November 20, 2026. Liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day apply for missing substantial completion. Prevailing wage rates established by the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) for Wasco County Region 9, effective July 5, 2026, apply. The contractor must perform at least 51 percent of labor using its own workforce and must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). Bid security of 10 percent of total bid amount and performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the awarded contract price are required. Commercial general liability insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence, $2 million aggregate) and commercial automobile liability insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence) are mandated. Quotes are submitted electronically through OregonBuys. Requests for clarification must be received seven calendar days prior to closing. Award is to the responsible offeror with the lowest total price.