EWEB ITB 22-199-G Carmen-Smith Campus Homes

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 22-199-G) for the procurement of two new, move-in-ready manufactured homes for the Carmen-Smith Campus Homes project located at 59723 McKenzie Hwy, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413. The solicitation specifically requests proposals for a 3-bedroom home (Lot A) and a 2-bedroom home (Lot B), with detailed technical specifications for structural, exterior, interior, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchen, and bathroom features. Proposers may submit up to three models for each lot, with homes required to have a minimum of 800 square feet for 2-bedroom units and 1,600 square feet for 3-bedroom units in a double-wide configuration. The evaluation criteria will focus on the proposer's ability to meet technical specifications, contractual terms, and pricing, with EWEB reserving the right to inspect finalist model homes prior to award. Proposals are due by November 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM PST, with an anticipated contract award date of January 5, 2023, and a required delivery date of August 1, 2023. EWEB may request up to a 4-month delay in delivery if site preparations are not completed.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Proposers will be required to complete a Sustainability Questionnaire addressing environmental and social sustainability practices, including supply chain impact reduction, sustainable packaging, transportation strategies, and resource efficiency programs. The contract includes provisions for potential one-year terms with renewal options up to a maximum of five years. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement documents include a sample contract with a blank maximum not-to-exceed compensation amount. Respondents must comply with insurance, safety, and sustainability requirements, and will be evaluated on their ability to provide move-in-ready manufactured homes that meet the detailed technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. The homes must feature fiber cement lap siding on the lower portion and board-and-batten siding on the upper portion, with a 120-pound per square foot snow load capacity.