OYA Regional Generator Replacement

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, on behalf of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA), issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a Regional Generator Replacement project spanning three youth correctional facilities in Grants Pass, Burns, and Albany, Oregon. The procurement involves comprehensive removal and replacement of generators, including associated electrical, mechanical, building, roofing, and demolition work at the Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility, Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility, and Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility. Contractors must comply with strict OYA safety and security requirements, including installing temporary 8-foot security fencing and following specific access protocols. The mandatory pre-bid conference was held on November 30, 2023, with bid responses due by December 12, 2023. Key project milestones include submittal of critical path equipment within 30 days, generator equipment delivery within 12 months, substantial completion within 60 days of equipment delivery, and final completion within 30 days of substantial completion. Evaluation criteria include lowest total bid for base and alternate work, with bidders required to provide 10% bid security and comply with prevailing wage requirements, including federal Davis-Bacon Act standards.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Subcontractors must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. The project cost estimate was initially $1,500,000 to $2,750,000 but was revised in Addendum 1 to a range of $750,000 to $1,000,000. An Intent to Award letter indicates ATK Construction, Inc. was selected for the contract at $970,260.00, comprising a base bid of $646,840.00 and an alternate bid of $323,420.00. The contract includes liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for failing to meet substantial completion dates. Bidders must provide all necessary bonding and insurance documentation and be prepared to sign a Public Improvement Agreement. The project will be completed under a single prime contract, with work authorized to commence upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed within 7 calendar days of contract award.