ESB ODOT Chemult Shop Lights & Generator

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking competitive quotes for an Emerging Small Business (ESB) contract to install new shop lighting and a propane generator at the Chemult Maintenance Station and nearby stockpile site in Jackson County. The project requires the installation of Lithonia Lighting LED Round High Bay shop lights and a Cummins Connect 17000-Watt Dual Fuel Standby Generator, with all associated labor, materials, transportation, and services. Contractors must possess a valid Oregon Electrical Supervising or Journeyman's License, or be registered as an Electrical Apprentice, to perform the work. The bid submission is due on December 9th, 2024, at 10:00 AM through the OregonBuys eProcurement system, with a substantial and final completion date of February 1st, 2025. Quotes will be evaluated based on responsiveness, record of performance, and price, with the low bid selected. Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to achieve Substantial Completion by the specified date.

This contract is exclusively reserved for Emerging Small Business (ESB) certified firms, with strict requirements for contractor qualifications. Bidders must hold an Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) registration and an Oregon Electrical License. Prevailing wage requirements apply, and contractors must submit additional documentation including insurance certificates and a responsibility inquiry form prior to award. The project requires obtaining all necessary permits and extending existing propane piping and electrical conduit to complete the generator installation. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract includes payment at the contract unit price per lump sum for shop light and generator installation. Interested contractors can contact the project manager, Dave Dethloff, at William.d.dethloff@odot.oregon.gov or 503-569-8793 for additional information about the procurement.