ITB 23-006 Del Webb Steam Bay Vehicle Lift

The Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 23-006 for a vehicle lift replacement project located at their Del Webb facility in Marion County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a contractor to remove and dispose of the existing OMER Vega 240/50 parallelogram above-ground vehicle lift and install a new above-ground vehicle lift in the maintenance shop. Key technical specifications include a minimum 50,000 lb lifting capacity, hot-dipped galvanized and/or stainless steel components, weatherproof electrical connections, and a lift with a minimum 73-inch rise and 32-foot platform length. Bidders must provide comprehensive lift literature, warranty information, and staff training. The bid submission deadline is March 27, 2023, at 4:00 PM PDT, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference held on March 13, 2023. Project milestones include a Notice to Proceed by May 1, 2023, Substantial Completion by July 1, 2023, and Final Contract Completion by August 1, 2023. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with contractors required to be licensed by the State of Oregon and obtain necessary permits.

While no strict set-aside requirements exist, SAMTD strongly encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in the procurement. The contract will be funded through federal sources, and all Federal Transit Administration (FTA) clauses are incorporated into the bid documents. Richard Dingman, Inc. dba RDI Equipment has been identified as the intended awardee, with a protest period scheduled from June 12, 2023, to midnight on June 22, 2023. Bidders must submit a minimum of three references demonstrating similar work performed in the last five years, and the contract requires comprehensive documentation of the existing lift removal, new lift installation, commissioning, and staff training. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid documents indicate that pricing must include all wages, supplies, delivery, warranty, profit, and overhead. The procurement allows for a competitive bidding process with the goal of selecting a contractor capable of efficiently replacing the existing vehicle lift with minimal disruption to SAMTD's operations.