EWEB ITB 26-175-PW Adams Substation Fencing

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is requesting bids for removal of an existing substation perimeter fence and installation of a new 8-foot non-conductive perimeter fence with associated curbs at the Adams Substation in Eugene, Oregon, under ITB 26-175-PW, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT.

Bidders must meet minimum qualifications: five years of experience in industrial fence construction, a local office in Oregon or Washington, and documented completion of at least three substation fence projects. Oregon preference for goods and services manufactured or produced in the state applies where price, fitness, availability, and quality are equal. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) registration and maintain qualifying employee drug-testing programs.

The work is located at 249 Adams Street, Eugene, Oregon 97402. Substantial completion is guaranteed by September 1, 2027, with final completion by October 1, 2027; work must commence within 200 days of notice to proceed. Bids exceeding $100,000 require a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract award. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements under ORS 279C.800 through 279C.870.

A voluntary pre-bid conference will be held October 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. PT at the project site; attendance is strongly encouraged. Hard hats and boots are mandatory for attendees. Bids are submitted electronically via the OregonBuys website. EWEB anticipates board approval on November 3, 2026 with an estimated notice to proceed on November 4, 2026. EWEB will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.