Major General George White SIPR Room Upgrades

The Oregon Military Department (OMD) issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) 220018C001 for the Major General George White SIPR Room Upgrades project located in Marion County, Salem. The procurement seeks a construction contractor to complete comprehensive upgrades to Room 212, transforming it into an operational Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) room. Specific project requirements include demolition work, electrical and data system revisions, installation of a new high-security entry door, and implementing pathways for an Intrusion Detection System and additional electrical circuits. Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and meet state requirements. The project solicitation was released on August 10, 2022, with a bid closing and opening date of September 13, 2022, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. The project timeline includes a 15-calendar day start period from the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion expected within 120 calendar days and final completion within 180 calendar days.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is anticipated to be funded through a combination of state and federal funding sources, with a project estimate ranging between $65,000 and $75,000 for bonding purposes. Jackson Commercial Construction, Inc. was ultimately identified as the responsive bidder and was awarded the contract at a total price of $136,500, which includes a base bid of $126,500 and an owner contingency of $10,000. The contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds and demonstrate required insurance coverage before receiving the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will not apply to this contract, and the final award is contingent upon OMD receiving sufficient project funding. The project involves specialized security equipment installation, including balanced magnetic switches, security panel enclosures, passive infrared/microwave sensors, seismic detectors, and audible alarm boxes, with monitoring services to be provided by Moon Security.