ITB 2022-11 full-aperture sealing slide gates for kellogg creek wrrf aeration basin improvements

Clackamas County Water Environment Services District issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2022-11 for full-aperture sealing slide gates for the Kellogg Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Aeration Basin Improvements project located in Milwaukie, Oregon. The procurement specifically seeks the supply of slide gates, with the district procuring these components in advance of a larger construction project due to extended manufacturing lead times. The ITB required bidders to provide detailed product descriptions demonstrating compliance with technical specifications, completed certification forms, and comprehensive bid pricing. Evaluation criteria focused on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids due on February 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Bidders were required to demonstrate minimum qualifications and provide comprehensive documentation about their proposed slide gate systems. The selected contractor would be expected to provide additional manufacturer's services, including installation assistance, testing, startup support, and personnel training.

The solicitation did not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Two bidders submitted responses: RW Gate Company at $116,850 and Rodney Hunt at $108,577, with Jash USA, DBA Rodney Hunt ultimately selected as the apparent successful bidder for a contract value of $108,577.00. The contract was structured as a one-time supply agreement with no renewal options. A seven-day protest period was established following the Notice of Intent to Award, during which unsuccessful bidders could file formal challenges. The procurement was specifically for slide gate equipment to upgrade existing infrastructure at the Kellogg Creek WRRF aeration basin, with the selected vendor required to negotiate and execute a contract with acceptable terms and conditions. No specific information was provided regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation or additional funding sources for the project.