ITB #12423 Maud Williamson Residence Window Restoration Project

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a contractor for the Maud Williamson Residence Window Restoration Project in Washington County, Oregon, through Invitation to Bid #12423. The project involves comprehensive restoration of historic windows in a National Register-listed property, requiring specialized historic preservation expertise that meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties. Specific work includes complete window restoration, involving deconstruction, material salvage, paint removal, carpentry repairs, sash and jamb restoration, and installation of new operable wood storm windows. Contractors must demonstrate successful completion of at least three similar historic preservation projects on National Register-listed buildings within the past 10 years, with each project valued at a minimum of $25,000. A mandatory two-session pre-bid conference was held on January 7 and 8, 2025, with bids due on January 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST through the OregonBuys system. Project timeline requires substantial completion by May 30, 2025, and final completion by June 30, 2025, with potential liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for missed deadlines.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is funded by state funds and is subject to Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) prevailing wage rates for Region 3. Four contractors submitted bids, with Green Window Restoration Inc. submitting the lowest bid at $88,865 and Willamette Window Restoration LLC submitting the highest at $149,452. The estimated project cost range is between $50,000 and $100,000. The project involves working within an occupied residence and requires contractors to salvage and potentially reuse approximately 80% of existing window hardware. A Notice of Intent to Award dated February 4, 2025, indicates Green Window Restoration Inc. as the intended contractor, pending successful negotiations. The project requires detailed documentation of historic elements, lead paint containment procedures, and careful preservation of the site's historical integrity.