Ontario Maintenance Station New Evaporation Pond Liner

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a contractor for the Ontario Maintenance Station New Evaporation Pond Liner project located in Malheur County, Oregon. The procurement is a public works project involving the installation of a new geotextile layer and pond liner in a previously prepared pond, including liner edge termination trench excavation and backfill, and modification of an existing manhole. Key deliverables include heat-welded liner panel installation, coordination of suppliers and subcontractors, maintaining a clean worksite, securing necessary permits, and scheduling special inspections. The project has a required Substantial Completion date of October 1, 2024, and a Final Completion date of October 15, 2024. A voluntary pre-bid conference was held on August 21, 2024, and bids must be submitted through the OregonBuys eProcurement system prior to the bid opening on September 3, 2024, at 10:30 AM. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the responsive bid with the lowest total bid price. Bidders must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and comply with state prevailing wage rate requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the procurement documents. The bid tabulation reveals two bidders: Realm Mining Inc. and Hamilton Excavation, with Realm Mining Inc. submitting the lowest bid of $65,900.00. The project's estimated budget appears to be within this range, though no explicit budget maximum was specified. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and the documents do not indicate requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. Successful bidders will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and provide product information for the geotextile sub-liner and pond liner prior to work commencement. At project completion, the contractor must submit marked-up record drawings and operations, maintenance, and warranty information to ODOT. Aggrieved bidders have 5 calendar days from the intent to award notice to file a protest.