ITB 11551 Nehalem Bay State Park Utility and Road Improvements

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #11551 for the Nehalem Bay State Park Utility and Road Improvement Project located in Tillamook County. The comprehensive project involves extensive infrastructure upgrades, including sewer system improvements, electrical system upgrades, pathway lighting installation, landscaping, entrance road paving, bollard installation, gate and fee machine implementation, and construction of new restroom facilities. Specific deliverables include utility system improvements across seven camping loops, installation of two new bathrooms (one between camping loops C and D and another at the horse camp), and site-wide infrastructure enhancements. The bid closing date is September 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with prospective bidders required to register in the OregonBuys eProcurement system and submit electronic bids. Bidders must provide a 10% bid security, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. The project is scheduled for substantial completion by April 30, 2025, with final completion by May 30, 2025, and liquidated damages of $500 per day for failure to meet the substantial completion date.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The estimated total project budget is $7,865,000, with Conway Construction Company identified as the apparent successful bidder with a total bid of $7,481,065.00, which includes a base bid of $7,053,740.00 and two additive alternates totaling $427,325.00. The project will require prevailing wage rates as set by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries and necessitates compliance with various permits, including the DEQ 1200-CA General Permit for construction activities and archaeological excavation requirements. The Tillamook Public Utility District will handle the line extension agreement, with a policy fee of $140,519.65 to be paid by OPRD. Contractors must demonstrate capability in horizontal directional drilling, utility installations, and adherence to complex geotechnical and environmental requirements. The project will involve work in a sensitive state park environment, requiring careful coordination with various regulatory agencies and tribal considerations.