EWEB 24-088-PW College Hill 7. 5 MG Storage Tanks - Construction Fencing

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-088-PW for the installation of approximately 1,950 linear feet of galvanized chain link construction fencing at their College Hill site near 24th and Lincoln in Lane County, Oregon. The project will facilitate the construction of two new 7.5-million-gallon storage tanks and requires bidders to have a minimum of 10 years' experience installing chain link fencing, with proof of completing at least 3 similar-sized projects in the last 5 years. Bids must comply with Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) and Construction Contractors Board (CCB) requirements. The contract period is estimated to begin on May 7, 2024, with Substantial Completion required by June 15, 2024, and Final Completion by July 15, 2024. The bid closing date is Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM PT, and EWEB will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on unit price and total price submissions.

The solicitation requires bidders to submit a bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond. EWEB reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities or errors, with any protests to be filed within 7 days of the notice of intent to award. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the available documentation. The bid documents do not indicate an incumbent vendor or specify an exact budget range for the project. Potential bidders will need to carefully review the ITB documents to ensure compliance with all specifications and requirements. While the precise budget is not disclosed, the project involves a specialized fencing installation for critical infrastructure, suggesting a significant investment in the construction of these water storage tanks.