Oliver MS Seismic Retrofit #250304-01

The Centennial School District in Multnomah County, Oregon, is seeking a design-build contractor for the Oliver Middle School Seismic Retrofit project, located at 15840 SE Taylor Street. The procurement solicits comprehensive services including labor, equipment, materials, project management, and site supervision to complete critical seismic upgrades to the school's central classroom wing, multipurpose room, media center, and front offices. Contractors must perform detailed field investigations, prepare design documents with Oregon-registered engineer stamps, and submit comprehensive construction documents for review, adhering to ASCE 41-17 standards for seismic rehabilitation. The project aims to achieve a Life Safety structural performance level and Hazard-Reduced Non-Structural performance level, involving installation of new plywood diaphragms, in-plane and drag members, wood shear walls, and a seismic gap. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 4:30 pm at the school site, with bids due on April 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The contract is expected to be awarded around April 10, 2025, with on-site work beginning no earlier than June 17, 2025, and substantial completion targeted for August 22, 2025.

The total estimated construction cost is $1,900,000, with the project funded by a grant from the Infrastructure Finance Authority, Oregon Business Development Department. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, provide performance and payment bonds, and meet Oregon Mechanical, Electrical, and Energy Efficiency Specialty Codes. Bid documents are available through OregonBuys and Plan Center Northwest, requiring prospective bidders to create an account. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per day for each calendar day after the contract time that substantial completion is not achieved. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are explicitly mentioned, contractors will need to demonstrate comprehensive qualifications in seismic retrofit, including structural engineering capabilities, construction expertise, and ability to work within the specified tight project timeline. The project encompasses approximately 2,979 square feet of retrofit work, classified as a Level 2 Alteration under building code regulations, and will require detailed coordination with the Centennial School District throughout the implementation process.