Former St. Helens Fiberboard Facility Lowland/In-Water Operable Unit Interim Removal Action Measure

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, State Procurement Services (DAS SPS) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) on behalf of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the Former St. Helens Fiberboard Facility Lowland/In-Water Operable Unit Interim Removal Action Measure (IRAM) project. The procurement involves comprehensive environmental remediation, specifically the removal of approximately 52,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil, sediment, and wood waste from a former industrial site in Coos County. Key project objectives include expedited removal of contaminated materials, restoration of ecological function, and protection of the area from future disturbances. Bidders must demonstrate substantial experience in contaminated sediment remediation, with specific capabilities in managing water treatment systems, dewatering excavations, and working in intertidal environments. The project timeline includes a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 14, 2025, with bid submissions due on December 11, 2025, and a project start date of February 1, 2026. The work will be completed over two consecutive construction seasons (2026-2027), with potential for a third season for restoration planting. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical expertise, environmental compliance capabilities, and comprehensive pricing across 41 base bid items and 12 alternate bid items.

The contract includes stringent requirements for bidders, with specific provisions for environmental compliance, prevailing wage standards, and apprenticeship goals mandating 12% of work hours be performed by apprentices. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive insurance requirements suggest a robust qualification process, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, pollution liability, and professional liability coverage with specific limits. The project is estimated at $50,000,000 and will be funded through settlement funds, indicating significant financial resources available for the remediation effort. Bidders must provide detailed documentation demonstrating their capability to manage complex environmental restoration projects, with additional insured provisions and comprehensive risk management strategies. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the provided documentation, and the project appears to be a new environmental remediation initiative focusing on comprehensive site restoration and ecological rehabilitation.