Notice of Special Procurement/Exemption from Competitive Bidding

The state and local contract opportunity involves a Notice of Special Procurement/Exemption from Competitive Bidding for the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) Warehouse and Headquarters Relocation project located in Canby, Oregon. The procurement will utilize a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contracting method for developing a new distribution facility and administrative office building to replace existing aging facilities. The project's key objectives include creating a more efficient headquarters with integrated distribution capabilities, leveraging early contractor involvement during design phases to optimize constructability and cost-effectiveness. The procurement will employ a single-phase Request for Proposal competitive selection process with evaluation criteria focused on contractor qualifications, experience, specialized expertise, and pricing. The project was initially posted on June 17, 2022, with a response deadline of July 5, 2022, though specific timelines for various procurement stages are not comprehensively detailed in the available documentation.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The total project budget is estimated at $145.5 million, which will be funded through Article XI-Q General Obligation Bonds, taking advantage of historically low interest rates. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The procurement aims to compress design and construction schedules, reduce potential change order rates, and create greater value engineering opportunities through the CM/GC approach. While specific integration requirements are not extensively detailed, the project involves replacing existing OLCC facilities with a new comprehensive warehouse and administrative complex. The procurement process emphasizes selecting a contractor with demonstrated capabilities in complex government infrastructure projects, with a focus on technical qualifications and potential cost savings throughout the development process.