Invitation to Bid for a Large Onsite Septic System for the Newport Municipal Airport

The state of Oregon, specifically Klamath County, is seeking bids for a Large Onsite Septic System (L.O.S.S.) project at the Newport Municipal Airport through an Invitation to Bid released on October 29, 2025. The procurement involves comprehensive infrastructure improvements including the installation of drain fields, pump stations, septic tanks, dose tanks, grease tanks, filters, utility connections, and electrical system upgrades. Bidders must be registered with the Construction Contractors Board and provide documentation including a bid bond, non-collusion affidavit, and first-tier subcontractor disclosures. The project requires contractors to perform at least 25% of the work with their own organization and maintain airport operational safety throughout construction. Bids are due on November 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with a total contract duration of 111 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The engineer's estimated cost opinion ranges between $600,000 and $700,000, with potential liquidated damages of $250 per day for project delays. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates and have a qualified superintendent to manage the project.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project encompasses multiple areas including the FBO, FedEx, Coast Guard, and Final Treatment Area, with payment structured in phases: 40% upon system component order confirmation, 50% upon satisfactory installation and testing, and the final 10% upon project closeout. Contractors will be required to submit performance bonds and operations and maintenance manuals. The project involves 35 drawing sheets detailing electrical, construction, and septic system components, suggesting complex technical requirements. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the contract indicates integration with existing airport infrastructure will be necessary. The project is funded through local municipal infrastructure improvement budgets, with the total budget aligned with the engineer's cost estimate between $600,000 and $700,000. Successful bidders must demonstrate technical proficiency in septic system installation, electrical work, underground utilities, and compliance with Oregon state and local regulations.