Modular Float System

The Multnomah County Drainage District (MCDD) is soliciting bids for a Modular Float System procurement to replace its existing sectional barge system used for canal maintenance operations. The procurement involves purchasing six modular floats capable of multiple configurations ranging from two to six units in various shapes, designed to support canal maintenance equipment like excavators. The solicitation requires bidders to provide a comprehensive technical proposal including overall dimensions, weight, structural design, connection mechanisms, and accessory specifications. Bids were originally due on September 22, 2022, but were subsequently extended to September 28, 2022, with a bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM Pacific Time via a virtual Microsoft Teams meeting. The District expects equipment delivery no later than March 15, 2023, and will evaluate bids based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder criteria. Bidders must submit a lump-sum price, provide references, acknowledge addenda, and certify compliance with state requirements including non-discrimination, prevailing wage, and recycled product regulations.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The estimated project value is approximately $200,000, as noted in Addendum 1. Poseidon Barge, Ltd. has been identified as the intended awardee in the Notice of Intent to Award document. Technical requirements include flexible configuration options, with bidders required to demonstrate production capability of at least 25 identical or similar floats. The District allowed modifications to original testing requirements, permitting contractors to submit theoretical analyses and third-party visual inspections in lieu of full pull testing for barge equipment. Bidders were required to provide detailed technical specifications, including preferences for deck materials (steel plate with non-skid coating), and comply with various state and local regulatory requirements. The procurement process allows for virtual bid submission and opening, reflecting adaptations likely implemented during or after the COVID-19 pandemic.