La Grande Truck Repair Shop Fire Sprinkler System Upgrades

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is soliciting bids for the La Grande Truck Repair Shop Fire Sprinkler System Upgrades project through the OregonBuys eProcurement system. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. S-73000-00005133/35515, specifically targeting comprehensive fire sprinkler system upgrades at the La Grande Truck Repair Shop facility. The project's primary objectives include replacing existing Schedule 7 black pipe mains with Schedule 10 galvanized steel pipe, converting the system from a dry to a wet configuration, and installing an antifreeze loop in unheated areas. Key deliverables include complete fire sprinkler system installation, submittal of as-built drawings, and training for ODOT personnel on system operation and maintenance. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on December 15, 2022, with electronic bid submissions required through OregonBuys. The project has strict completion deadlines, with substantial completion mandated by June 1, 2023, and final completion by June 15, 2023. Bidders must provide bid security of 10% of their total bid price and demonstrate compliance with Oregon prevailing wage requirements and a qualifying drug testing program.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does include a Buy Oregon Preference option for bidders. Contractors must certify compliance with various state requirements, including having a written policy to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination, which is mandatory for contracts exceeding $150,000. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, with the preliminary bid results indicating a total project value of approximately $196,000. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive company information, demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications, and submit all necessary certifications. The contract pricing is to remain effective for a minimum of one year if awarded, and the successful contractor will be responsible for coordinating special inspections, maintaining a clean jobsite, and addressing any project-related damages or issues. While no incumbent vendor is specifically identified, the project represents a significant infrastructure upgrade for the ODOT facility in Union County.