Forest Grove Warehouse & Fire Cache Siding & Windows ReplacementWindows and Siding

The Oregon Department of Forestry is seeking a commercial general contractor to execute a comprehensive exterior rehabilitation project for the Forest Grove Warehouse and Fire Cache buildings located at 801 Gales Creek Road in Forest Grove, Oregon. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for replacing 100% of existing exterior components, including siding, trim, windows, gutters, downspouts, and select doors. Specific deliverables include installing James Hardie fiber cement siding and trim, Milgard V250 Style Line Series windows, and new aluminum gutters, with a focus on maintaining existing building functionality and aesthetic qualities. The project requires a contractor with 10 years of reclad experience and successful completion of similar renovation projects, with work to be performed while buildings remain occupied. Key bid dates include a voluntary pre-bid conference on October 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid submissions due October 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific time. The targeted project start date is October 27, 2025, with substantial completion expected by December 15, 2025, and final completion by January 5, 2026.

Bidders must be registered with the Construction Contractors Board and comply with prevailing wage rates, Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) requirements, and state regulations. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the documentation. Electronic bids must be submitted through the OregonBuys system, with bidders required to provide first-tier subcontractor disclosures, proof of drug testing programs, and certification of tax law compliance. The project budget is estimated between $150,000 and $300,000, with contract award going to the lowest responsive bidder who meets responsible bidder criteria. Comprehensive insurance coverage and performance and payment bonds are mandatory. The project involves asbestos mitigation, with laboratory testing revealing chrysotile asbestos at 2% concentration in some window putty samples, which will require specialized handling and removal protocols. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability to manage these environmental considerations while executing the rehabilitation work.