John Day Watershed District Office Improvement

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking bids for the John Day Watershed District Office Improvement project through Invitation to Bid (ITB) S-63500-00013826. This procurement encompasses a comprehensive two-phase construction initiative involving the development of a new office building and related site improvements. Phase I focuses on constructing the primary office facility, while Phase II involves potential alternate bid options for installing a new shop building and additional site enhancements. The project requires detailed technical expertise in construction, with comprehensive plans and specifications provided in multiple attachments totaling approximately 115MB of documentation. Bidders must carefully review Attachment C-1 and C-2 (Plans) and Attachment B-1 and B-2 (Specifications) to fully understand project requirements. The solicitation was posted on September 9, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of October 9, 2025, providing potential contractors approximately 30 days to prepare and submit comprehensive proposals. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate significant construction capabilities, technical understanding of infrastructure development, and compliance with all specified technical and regulatory standards outlined in the ITB documentation.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, contractors should anticipate standard state procurement requirements for public works projects. The project appears to be a standard competitive bid opportunity open to qualified construction firms with demonstrated experience in government infrastructure development. No incumbent vendor information is provided, suggesting this may be a new construction initiative for the ODFW. Although precise budget ranges are not specified in the summary documentation, government infrastructure projects of this scale typically range from $500,000 to $2.5 million, depending on complexity and specific site requirements. The two-phase approach suggests potential flexibility in project execution and potential budget phasing. Interested contractors should carefully review all attached documentation, particularly the technical specifications and plans, to fully understand the project scope, technical requirements, and potential bidding strategies. Potential bidders are advised to closely examine the ITB documentation for any specific qualifications, bonding requirements, or technical specifications that might impact their ability to successfully compete for this contract.