ITB 9964 Boating Facility Improvements at Mayer State Park

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #9964 for Boating Facility Improvements at Mayer State Park, located in Wasco County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a contractor to demolish and replace existing boating infrastructure, including removing the current boat ramp, docks, vault toilet, and parking lot, and constructing new facilities such as a boat ramp, pilings, parking lot, and stormwater treatment swales. Specific deliverables include an 88-foot by 26.5-foot precast concrete boat ramp, a 37-foot by 26.5-foot cast-in-place concrete boat ramp, and a 140-foot by 6-foot floating aluminum boarding dock. The project requires substantial completion by April 1, 2024, with final completion by April 15, 2024, and includes liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion. Bidders must comply with numerous technical specifications, environmental permits, and construction requirements, including an in-water work window from November 15 to March 15. The bid opening was scheduled for 2:00 PM on September 20, 2023, with four contractors submitting bids: TAPANI, INC., CASCADE CIVIL, BEAM EXCAVATING, and CRESTLINE CONSTRUCTION.

The procurement encourages participation from minority, women, emerging small, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The project is funded through state and federal sources, including a USFWS grant, and is subject to federal requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act, which mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States. The estimated project budget is approximately $1,600,000, with bid amounts ranging from $1,419,434.75 to $1,795,059.00. Multiple permits were required for the project, including a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit, a Department of State Lands permit, a Department of Environmental Quality 401 Water Quality Certification, and a Wasco County Planning Department approval. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive base bid, with Tapani, Inc. identified as the apparent successful bidder. Successful bidders must provide insurance certificates, a performance bond, and a payment bond prior to receiving the Notice to Proceed.