EWEB ITB 26-018-G Non-Conductive Substation Fencing

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of non-conductive fiberglass composite substation fencing for installation around EWEB substations. The deliverables include approximately 700 linear feet of 8-foot-height fiberglass fencing, structural planks, uprights, two vehicle gates (20-foot wide), and two personnel gates (4-foot wide maximum), with all materials to meet Shakespeare Safe Fence product specifications or approved equivalents and comply with ASTM testing standards for electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of ten years' experience in the design and manufacture of fiberglass reinforced plastic systems and provide references from at least three electric utility projects completed within the past five years. Required qualifications include Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability coverage of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation coverage. Pricing must be submitted on a per-unit basis for each line item with all shipping, handling, and delivery costs included, with delivery to EWEB's warehouse at 4200 Roosevelt Boulevard, Eugene, Oregon, or jobsites within the Eugene/Springfield area. The bid closing date is February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT with electronic submission required via the OregonBuys website; the Intent to Award will be announced on March 6, 2026, followed by Board approval on April 7, 2026. EWEB will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a minimum three-year warranty required on all goods and an anticipated contract duration of approximately five years with a renewal option.

The ITB does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, though EWEB reserves the right to apply reciprocal preference adjustments to out-of-state bidders based on preferences granted in their home states. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The specification references the Shakespeare Safe Fence product as the baseline requirement, which serves as the existing standard for integration with EWEB's substation infrastructure. No specific budget range or estimated award value is disclosed in the available documentation, as pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process based on submitted proposals for the defined quantities and specifications.