FP-2024-03B Integrated Building Services Parking Lot Renewal Project

Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is seeking bids for the FP-2024-03B Integrated Building Services Parking Lot Renewal Project located at 1607 Gekeler Lane in La Grande, Oregon. The project involves comprehensive reconstruction of an existing asphalt parking lot, including new concrete curbs, concrete sidewalks, and storm drainage systems. J-U-B Engineers, Inc. is providing engineering support for this procurement, which requires maintaining continuous access for building tenants throughout construction. The non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 26, 2025, with final bids due by March 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM PST. First Tier Subcontractor forms are due by 4:00 PM on the same day. The construction period will commence on April 1, 2025, with on-site work beginning May 1, 2025, and substantial completion required by August 30, 2025. Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond and comply with Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) wage rates.

The project, encompassing approximately 1.8 acres, has specific financial and contractual requirements that potential bidders must meet. Contractors will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 per occurrence in general liability. The university will withhold 5% retainage from progress payments, and liquidated damages of $2,000 per day will be assessed for late completion. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the project will require performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price. The procurement is funded through university funds, suggesting potential opportunities for local and regional contractors. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but the extensive reconstruction work and specific technical requirements indicate a significant capital investment for infrastructure improvement.