Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) ITB 24-177-PW Hayden Bridge Raw Water Intake - Pump Replacement

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has initiated Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-177-PW for the Hayden Bridge Raw Water Intake - Pump #6 Replacement project located in Lane County, Oregon. The procurement involves the procurement and installation of a new vertical turbine pump #6 and the installation of an EWEB-provided motor. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience providing and installing vertical turbine pumps to qualify. The project requires electronic bid submission through OregonBuys by October 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM PT, with a voluntary pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the EWEB Intake Pump Area. EWEB expects to issue a Notice to Proceed on November 13, 2024, with substantial completion originally targeted for December 20, 2024, but recently extended to June 30, 2025, and final completion extended to July 25, 2025. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific technical requirements including approved pump materials, coating specifications, and vibration analysis standards. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value if the bid exceeds $100,000.

The ITB does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid tab sheet reveals four bidders with varying proposal prices: Pasco Machine Company at $377,237.00, Cascade Water Works, LLC at $629,000.00, Wildish Building Company at $677,100.00, and Bay Valve Service & Engineering - ISS at $694,752.00. Following bid evaluation, EWEB has issued a Notice of Intent to Award the contract to Cascade Water Works, LLC of Salem, Oregon, as the successful bidder. The project involves replacing an existing pump at the Hayden Bridge Raw Water Intake facility, which suggests ongoing infrastructure maintenance and upgrade efforts. EWEB will provide the motor for the project and will be responsible for its wiring and testing, indicating a collaborative approach to the procurement. The contract appears to be a critical infrastructure improvement project for the water and electric utility, focusing on enhancing the raw water intake system's operational capabilities.