ITB - New Construction Scale House - Klamath Falls

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the construction of a new scale house facility located in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The project encompasses comprehensive new construction, requiring all necessary labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services to complete a fully functional scale house. Key deliverables include site preparation, demolition (to be completed by others prior to contractor mobilization), construction of the building structure, installation of electrical and mechanical systems, paving, and utility connections. The project has strict timeline requirements, with a mandatory substantial completion date of June 1, 2023, and a final completion date of June 15, 2023. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on February 6, 2023, at the Klamath Falls Scale House location, and bids were required to be submitted through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by February 14, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Bidders must comply with state prevailing wage rates, obtain necessary permits, and adhere to specified construction operating hours of 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, with liquidated damages assessed for failure to meet the substantial completion date.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Based on the preliminary bid results, three construction firms submitted bids: Lamvik Construction, Dietrich Construction, LLC, and Todd Mills Construction, LLC, with Lamvik Construction presenting the lowest total bid of $235,000.00. The project appears to be funded with a budget expiring on June 30, 2023, indicating a total project budget around the bid amount. No incumbent vendors were specifically identified, and the solicitation does not mention requirements for integrating existing infrastructure or technology. Potential bidders were required to demonstrate capability in construction management, permit acquisition, quality control, and adherence to strict project specifications. The project involves constructing a new scale house facility at 4664 Hwy 97 in Klamath Falls, with the contractor responsible for comprehensive project execution, including site work, utilities, electrical service, concrete and asphalt paving, building construction, and all associated systems and finishes.