Eweb ITB 22-021-PW e 40TH AVE storage tanks - construction

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 22-021-PW) for the construction of two 7.5-million-gallon (MG) AWWA D110 storage tanks, associated yard piping, and site work at the E. 40th Ave Storage Tank site located in Lane County, Oregon. The project involves mass excavation, including rock blasting and removal, site preparation, tank construction, testing, and start-up of the prestressed concrete tanks. Bidders must meet specific Minimum Contractor and Specialty Subcontractor Qualifications as defined in the bid package. The pre-bid meeting was conducted with specific safety equipment requirements, and three addenda were issued addressing technical questions, clarifications, and project specifications. The bid submission deadline was March 16, 2022, with the engineer's estimated project cost at $17,000,000. Contractors are responsible for various permits and testing, with EWEB obtaining and paying for certain specific permits. The contract will be awarded on a unit price basis, with the contractor responsible for additional testing if work or materials do not meet project specifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the bid documents. The project is funded entirely by EWEB, with no indication of incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. No explicit budget constraints beyond the engineer's estimate of $17,000,000 were provided. The bid documents indicate that EWEB will procure certain materials, such as pipes, hardware, and gaskets that run through pipe blocks, with the contractor responsible for unloading these materials upon delivery. An additional $25,000 allowance for parking was included in the project scope. The bid package suggests a comprehensive construction project with detailed technical requirements, including specific specifications for concrete mix, coating requirements for ductile iron piping, and electrical system considerations. The anticipated award date was noted as January 11, 2023, though this may have been subject to change based on the bidding process.