ITB 25-009-PW Transmission Water Main Replacements 23rd and Hayden Bridge

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking bids for ITB 25-009-PW, a comprehensive water transmission main replacement project located in Lane County, Oregon. The procurement involves two primary segments: removing and replacing a 45-inch transmission main from the Hayden Bridge Filtration Plant to 33rd Street, and extending a 42-inch transmission main while replacing a 16-inch distribution main on E 23rd Avenue between Alder Street and Emerald Street. Contractors must demonstrate minimum qualifications, including proven experience with water pipeline installations, welded steel potable water pipelines, ductile iron water pipelines, and live sewer pipeline modifications. The bid requires a qualified construction superintendent with specific project experience and mandates that contractors perform at least 20% of the work using their own workforce. Bids will be electronically accepted through OregonBuys on April 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, with no pre-bid conference scheduled. The project specifications include detailed requirements for pipe installation, valves, cathodic protection, erosion control, traffic management, and surface restoration, all adhering to Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) prevailing wage rates.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with comprehensive insurance specifications, provide performance and payment bonds, and meet drug testing requirements. The project is anticipated to begin on June 13, 2025, with substantial completion expected by September 30, 2025, and final completion targeted for December 1, 2025. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive bid documents include unit pricing for multiple project components such as mobilization, construction survey, pipe installation, valves, and restoration work. The total project area spans approximately 2-3 acres across urban areas in Eugene, involving intricate utility coordination with the Cities of Eugene and Springfield. Funding will be provided directly through the Eugene Water & Electric Board, with the project focusing on critical water infrastructure replacement and improvement in Lane County's Region #5.