ESB - ODOT East Portland MS Office Building Attic Insulation

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a certified Emerging Small Business (ESB) contractor to perform attic insulation work at the ODOT East Portland Maintenance Section office building located at 5315 NE 101st Avenue in Portland, Oregon. The specific procurement involves installing 12 inches of loose fill mineral fiber thermal insulation in the building's attic space, which covers approximately 2,921 square feet. This Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) No. S-73000-00013409 requires a mandatory pre-quote conference on April 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the project site, with quotes to be submitted through the OregonBuys web-based eProcurement system. The project has a targeted substantial completion date of June 15, 2025, and a final completion date of June 20, 2025, with work to be performed Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., excluding weekends and state holidays. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, Construction Contractors Board licensing, ESB certification, satisfactory performance record, and lowest bid. The technical specifications require undamaged, dry insulation with complete coverage and tight fitting around obstructions, complying with ASTM C1574-04 standards.

This procurement is specifically set aside for Emerging Small Business (ESB) firms as part of the Oregon Revised Statute's ESB Assistance Program. Only ESB-certified contractors are eligible to bid, and the selected contractor must perform at least 51% of the labor using their own workforce. Contractors must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and submit documentation including tax ID information, insurance certificates, and references for comparable projects. The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, with the contractor needing to maintain Workers' Compensation and various liability insurance coverages. While the exact contract price is not specified in the documents, the procurement emphasizes non-discrimination requirements and aims to provide full opportunity for businesses to submit competitive quotes. The project includes a 1-year workmanship warranty, and the contractor will be required to coordinate closely with the ODOT Project Manager, Jorge Ojeda, throughout the project's duration. Liquidated damages of $50 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion date.