Forest Grove Armory SIPR Room Upgrades

The Oregon Military Department (OMD) issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 220007C001 for Forest Grove Armory SIPR Room Upgrades, located in Washington County, Oregon. This construction contract requires a qualified contractor to complete comprehensive security room upgrades, including all necessary labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services. The project specifically involves upgrading an existing Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) room to meet current security requirements, with detailed technical specifications including intrusion detection system components, security panel installations, and associated infrastructure modifications. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on August 17, 2022, with bid submissions due by September 13, 2022, at 3:00 PM PT. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 120 calendar days and a final completion timeline of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must provide a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and clear the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) for federal funding eligibility. Evaluation criteria focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and the lowest bid price.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard non-discrimination provisions are included. Jackson Commercial Construction, Inc. was ultimately selected as the awarded vendor with a contract price of $132,500, which includes a base bid of $122,500 and a $10,000 owner contingency. The project will be funded through a combination of state and federal funds, requiring compliance with prevailing wage rates and recycled products usage regulations. Bidders were required to provide 10% bid security and demonstrate contractor references and compliance with debarment and suspension guidelines. Technical requirements include specific security equipment from manufacturers like Bosch, with detailed specifications for intrusion detection systems, security panels, sensors, and related hardware. The project represents a focused upgrade to military infrastructure, specifically enhancing the security capabilities of the Forest Grove Armory's SIPR room.