EWEB ITB 23-045-S Electric Line Crews

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 23-045-S for Electric Line Crew Services in Lane County, Oregon, seeking an IBEW signatory contractor to perform installations and corrections of overhead electric distribution system infrastructure. The procurement requires a four-person line crew composition specifically consisting of a Foreman, Journeyman Lineman, "Hot" Apprentice, and Equipment Operator, with work subject to BOLI prevailing wage rates. Bidders must comply with both BOLI and Construction Contractors Board (CCB) requirements, including filing a $30,000 public works bond. The initial contract term is five years, with potential for additional one-year renewals, and EWEB will make a single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Critical dates include the bid submission deadline of November 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM PT, with a first-tier subcontractor disclosure form due by 4:00 PM PT the same day. Evaluation will focus on hourly labor rates for various labor categories and equipment, with EWEB providing a staging location at its Roosevelt Operations Center.

The solicitation is specifically restricted to IBEW signatory contractors, effectively limiting participation to unionized electrical line work organizations. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the contract mandates strict labor composition rules, including requirements that apprentices cannot work together in the air to maintain appropriate lineman-to-apprentice ratios. Pricing will be based on hourly rates, with potential for annual price adjustments contingent upon proper documentation submitted 30-90 days prior to the following contract term. Labor rate adjustments may be considered after the NECA/IBEW labor contract is finalized, providing some flexibility for contractors. The contract covers work in Lane County and the City of Eugene, with EWEB reserving the right to renew the contract for up to four additional one-year terms. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive, long-term engagement for electric infrastructure maintenance and installation services.