EWEB ITB 25-025-PW Construction Load Bank Station

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 25-025-PW) for civil construction services at the Carmen Smith Load Bank Station project, located approximately 70 miles east of Eugene, Oregon on Highway 126. The procurement seeks a contractor to complete site improvements including clearing, earthwork, trenching, temporary and permanent potable waterline installation, erosion control, traffic control, culverts, and site stabilization. Bidders must have been in business for excavation and civil construction for at least 10 years, with the project superintendent requiring 10 years of construction experience, including 5 years managing similar projects. A voluntary pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM PT at the project site, with electronic bids due through OregonBuys on March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT. The project requires substantial completion by June 20, 2025, and final completion by July 2, 2025, with liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with contractors required to perform at least 20% of work with their own forces. A bid bond of 10% is required for bids over $100,000, and performance/payment bonds of 100% of the contract price will be mandatory.

EWEB encourages participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, and emerging small businesses. The project is subject to Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) prevailing wage rates for Region #4 (Linn County), and first-tier subcontractor disclosure forms must be submitted within 2 hours of bid closing. Contractors must obtain necessary permits, including a 1200-C construction stormwater prevention permit and a plumbing permit. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the complexity of the project, which involves detailed site improvements and specialized construction work at a hydroelectric project location, suggests a significant investment. The project will involve working with existing infrastructure, including transmission lines, switchgear buildings, and transformers, with some equipment to be owner-furnished for contractor installation. Geotechnical data indicates approximately 800 cubic yards of excavated material will be embanked on-site, with excess spoils to be transported to the Peggy Creek waste site. The project documents emphasize careful integration with existing electrical and structural systems, including specific requirements for concrete, steel, and electrical components.