FP-2021-15A DA Tank Replacement

Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is soliciting proposals for the FP-2021-15A DA Tank Replacement project located in Union County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a comprehensive replacement of the existing boiler feed water tank, skid, and pumps with a new combination Surge and Deaerator Tank at the EOU Central Utility Plant. Deliverables include full installation of mechanical equipment, roofing modifications, building automation system controls, and associated infrastructure upgrades. The project requires a contractor authorized by roofing manufacturers with expertise in central utility plant mechanical systems. Evaluation criteria will include Price (60 points), Company Qualifications (20 points), Schedule (10 points), and References (10 points), with the lowest bid receiving maximum pricing points. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on March 29, 2022, and bid submissions due by April 15, 2022. The project timeline specifies work beginning in June 2022 with substantial completion required by September 16, 2022.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The contract requires the successful bidder to provide Performance and Payment Bonds at 100% of the contract price and comply with Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Wage Rates. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves replacing existing infrastructure within an active central utility plant, necessitating careful coordination and minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Work hours are limited to Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, excluding holidays. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the procurement documents suggest a substantial investment in upgrading the university's central utility plant infrastructure, with comprehensive technical specifications for mechanical, roofing, and control system components.