EWEB ITB 26-102-PW Adams Substation Fencing

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued Formal Invitation to Bid (ITB 26-102-PW) for the removal of an existing substation perimeter fence and installation of a new 8-foot non-conductive perimeter fence with associated fence curbs at the Adams Substation located at 249 Adams Street, Eugene, Oregon. The project scope includes complete demolition of the existing fence, installation of replacement fencing, related curbing, and foundations. Bidders must meet specific minimum qualifications including five years of experience in industrial fence construction, maintenance of a local office in Oregon or Washington, documented experience with at least three substation fence projects, and a project supervisor with ten years of construction experience since 2010, with a minimum of five years managing similar or larger projects. A voluntary pre-bid conference is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT at the Adams Substation site, with attendance strongly encouraged. The deadline for submitting questions is June 4, 2026, and bids must be submitted electronically via the OregonBuys website by June 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT. The estimated notice to proceed is July 8, 2026, with substantial completion required by July 1, 2027, and final completion by August 1, 2027. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price, fitness, availability, and quality.

All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with Oregon's Construction Contractors Board and comply with prevailing wage requirements per ORS 279C.800-279C.870. Oregon preference applies for goods and services manufactured or produced in Oregon if price, fitness, availability, and quality are equal. Bid bonds equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount are required for bids exceeding $100,000, with performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the contract award required upon acceptance. No incumbent vendor or budget range has been specified in the procurement documents. Bid protests must be submitted within seven days of the notice of intent to award. All inquiries should be directed to Kristin Kokkeler, EWEB Purchasing Contact, at kristin.kokkeler@eweb.org or (541) 685-7107.