ITB 25-041-PW Grant St and Pierce St Water Main Replacement

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking bids for the ITB 25-041-PW Grant St and Pierce St Water Main Replacement project, a comprehensive water infrastructure upgrade in Eugene, Oregon. The procurement involves replacing water mains on Pierce Street from E 18th Ave to E 23rd Ave and Grant Street from the 2000 block to E 22nd Ave, with specific infrastructure requirements including installation of approximately 2,690 feet of 12-inch water main, 1,425 feet of 8-inch water main, and 30 feet of 6-inch water main. Bidders must meet stringent minimum qualifications, including completion of at least three water pipeline projects involving ductile iron water pipeline installation in paved streets within the past five years. The bid is due on March 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, with electronic submissions required through the OregonBuys bid site. Contractors will need to comply with Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) prevailing wage rates and provide a first-tier subcontractor disclosure form. The project is expected to have a Notice to Proceed date of April 8, 2025, with substantial completion anticipated by August 1, 2025.

The procurement offers preference to Oregon-based businesses if pricing and quality are equivalent, and requires contractors to provide performance and payment bonds and carry appropriate insurance. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project is funded through the 2022 Street Repair Bond and will be awarded to a single contractor through a competitive sealed procurement process. Contractors must submit various certifications and documentation, including coordination with the City of Eugene's concurrent paving project and adherence to specific traffic control and utility crossing protocols. While a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the water main replacement and associated infrastructure work suggests a significant capital investment. The project includes additional requirements such as daily trench backfilling, maintaining safe pedestrian and vehicle passage, and specific provisions for utility interactions, indicating a complex and detailed infrastructure improvement initiative.