NOTICE - Replace Flooring for Celilo Village Longhouse - The Dalles, OR

The state of Oregon, specifically District 9 - Administration Office, is conducting an Intermediate Procurement for flooring replacement at the Celilo Village Longhouse in The Dalles, OR. This procurement was initiated as an Invitation to Bid, with four potential bidders solicited and three bids ultimately received. Floor Solutions was identified as the lowest bidder with a proposal of $31,122.00 for furnishing and installing Mannington floating luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring. The proposed flooring specifications include 6mm thick LVT with a 20mil wear layer and a 5mm foam underlayment, along with comprehensive site preparation and finishing work. The procurement process included a submission deadline of October 25, 2024, with the original bid review completed prior to this date. The work encompasses complete flooring replacement, including material procurement, installation, subfloor preparation, and a one-year installation warranty.

The procurement appears to have specific restrictions and preferences for bidders, with a particular emphasis on COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) businesses. The solicitation specifically notes that COBID-certified businesses performing this type of work are encouraged to contact Russell Brammer. Previous proposals from Native Works and Tribal One for the broader Celilo Village Longhouse project suggest a preference for minority-owned and Native American-owned businesses. Native Works, for instance, proposed a 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal in their earlier project submission. The overall project context indicates potential funding from tribal and federal sources, with previous proposals ranging from $2.5 million to $3.8 million for the larger longhouse construction project. While this specific procurement is focused on flooring and valued at $31,122, it appears to be part of a more extensive tribal infrastructure development initiative.