ITB 22-005 Maintenance Shop Door Opener Replacement

The Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 22-005 for a Maintenance Shop Door Opener Replacement project located in Marion County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a contractor to replace 14 garage door openers in the maintenance and bus wash buildings, including the installation of exterior momentary switches on 12 of the doors. The project involves removing and replacing current door openers and switches with new equipment, requiring comprehensive installation services. Bidders must be licensed in the State of Oregon and capable of providing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for full contract performance. The bid due date was extended to April 1, 2022, at 4:00 PM PDT, with a public bid opening at 4:15 PM PDT on the same day. A pre-bid conference was previously held on March 4, 2022, at 10:00 AM, and SAMTD anticipates awarding the contract on or around April 8, 2022. The contract will be a firm fixed unit price requirements contract with a term from April 1, 2022, to May 30, 2022.

SAMTD has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 2.49% for this procurement and encourages bidders to pursue subcontracting, mentoring, and partnering opportunities with DBEs. The contractor will be required to perform at least 50% of the work with their own organization, and all subcontractors must receive pre-approval from SAMTD before beginning work. Bidders must submit at least three references for similar work performed within the last five years, demonstrating previous experience with comparable projects. The contract will be funded with federal assistance and will require adherence to various Federal Transit Administration (FTA) clauses covering topics such as Fly America requirements, Cargo Preference, Energy Conservation, Environmental Requirements, Debarment and Suspension, and Civil Rights. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the sample contract indicates that the total compensation shall not exceed a specific amount (marked as $XXXXXX in the document). Contractors will need to provide comprehensive pricing that includes wages, supplies, delivery, warranty, profit, and overhead.