OPRD 10414 - Purchase and Placement of Two Steel Road Plates

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Solicitation No. 10414, seeking the purchase and placement of two steel road plates at the Sunset Bay Campground in Coos County. The specific procurement requires two new steel plates, each measuring 8' x 20' x 1", to be delivered and positioned over an existing culvert in the campground's A-Loop. Bidders must provide their own equipment for lifting and placing the plates, with the contract focusing on the precise delivery and installation of these infrastructure components. The procurement schedule indicates key dates, including the solicitation posting on November 15, 2023, with inquiries accepted until November 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm PST, and bids due on November 22, 2023, at 2:00 pm PST. OPRD will evaluate bids based on multiple criteria, including price, vendor experience, expertise, and product functionality, with a preference for bids that best serve the department's interests. The anticipated contract award date is November 28, 2023, and the contract will be executed through a standard State of Oregon purchase order.

The solicitation does not impose specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, though bidders may indicate their certification status if applicable. Nine vendors submitted bids for this opportunity, including Crover's Dirt Works, Elk Mountain Construction, Great Western Corporation, Johnson Rock Products, LTM Inc. dba Knife River Materials, Northwest Community Builders, Paramount Ironworks, Sheets Trucking & Excavation, and Technology International. The Intent to Award Notice indicates that Johnson Rock Products, Inc. is the intended recipient of the contract, subject to successful negotiations. The procurement includes preferences for goods manufactured in Oregon and those made from recycled materials. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the bid tabulation document provides pricing information from the various vendors. The contract is limited to the specific delivery and placement of the steel road plates, with payment to be determined based on actual quantities of materials provided and work performed.