ITB 11568 Historic Hughes House Exterior Repairs and Preservation at Cape Blanco State Park

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #11568 for Historic Hughes House Exterior Repairs and Preservation at Cape Blanco State Park, seeking a contractor to complete comprehensive exterior restoration work. The project involves protecting the historic site, providing new roof covering with underlayment and sheathing, removing all existing exterior paint, repairing exterior wood components, refinishing exterior siding, trim, and ornaments, restoring exterior doors and windows, and upgrading gutters and downspouts. A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for October 8, 2024, with bid submissions due by October 22, 2024. The work must be substantially completed by June 11, 2025, with final completion by June 30, 2025. Bidders are required to be registered in the OregonBuys procurement system and must comply with prevailing wage rates and public works bond requirements. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, with an estimated project cost range between $300,000 and $800,000.

The procurement opportunity covers jurisdictions including Crook County and multiple Portland City areas, with a state-funded project emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the procurement process. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the OPRD demonstrates a commitment to inclusive contracting practices. The bid documents include a comprehensive pricing submittal form with base bid items and alternates, allowing flexibility in project scope. Richards Remodeling appears to be the apparent low bidder with a total bid of $1,519,315, including base bid items and four additive alternates. Bidders must provide detailed documentation, including bid bonds, subcontractor forms, and references. The technical specifications require the contractor to provide all necessary permits, labor, equipment, and materials, with no anticipated ground disturbance or excavation. The project will be managed on a lump sum basis, with no separate payment for indirect costs such as supervision and overhead.