ITB - Pleasant Hill School District Forestry Building Remodel

The Pleasant Hill School District is seeking bids for a comprehensive remodel of its Forestry Building located in Lane County, Oregon. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) represents a public works construction project targeting a complete renovation of an existing building shell. A mandatory pre-bid conference and walk-through was scheduled for February 8, 2024, at 3:30 pm, with sealed bids due on February 22, 2024, at 2:00 pm PST. Bidders must be registered with the Construction Contractors Board or licensed by the State Landscape Contractors Board, and must provide a bid security instrument (surety bond, cashier's check, or certified check) representing at least 10% of the total bid amount. All contractors and subcontractors are required to have a public works bond filed with the Construction Contractors' Board before commencing work. The project drawings and specifications detail architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical renovation requirements, with substantial completion expected by May 31, 2024. First-tier subcontractor information must be submitted within two hours of the bid deadline.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Based on the documentation, Ordell Construction has been identified as the apparent low bidder with a total bid amount of $371,900.00. The project will be subject to Oregon prevailing wage rate requirements and involves specific equipment installations, including a Samsung Electric Range and Frigidaire Dishwasher. Contractors must comply with additional requirements such as fingerprinting and drug testing regulations. The Pleasant Hill School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, postpone the award, waive informalities, and select the bid that appears to be in the best interest of the district. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the project focusing on modernizing and improving the existing Forestry Building infrastructure.