Oliver MS Seismic Retrofit #250304-01

The state and local contract opportunity is a seismic retrofit project for Oliver Middle School, located in Multnomah County, Oregon, being procured by the Centennial School District. The project requires a comprehensive construction contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials, project management, and site supervision for seismic upgrades. Sealed bids are due on March 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the school site. The project scope includes selective demolition, concrete work, carpentry, roofing, weatherproofing, windows, finishes, mechanical and electrical upgrades. Bidders must submit a 10% bid security and be prepared to provide performance and payment bonds. The project has specific timeline requirements, with substantial completion mandated by August 22, 2025, and final completion 15 days thereafter. Contractors cannot commence on-site work before June 17, 2025, and will be subject to liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day past the substantial completion date.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the available documentation. Prevailing wage rates, including both state and federal Davis-Bacon requirements, will apply to this project. The estimated project budget is $1.9 million, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bid documents are available through OregonBuys and Contractor Plan Center starting February 12, 2025. Potential bidders must demonstrate the capability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the project manual, which includes comprehensive seismic retrofit work across multiple building systems. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the project represents a significant infrastructure improvement for the Centennial School District. Contractors interested in bidding should carefully review the complete project manual and ensure compliance with all technical, administrative, and regulatory requirements specified in the bid package.