P&CC25-076-ITB PI RC Event Center AV Upgrade

Portland Community College has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a public improvement project involving an audio-visual (AV) upgrade at the Rock Creek Campus Event Center located in Washington County, Oregon. The solicitation seeks competitive bids from qualified contractors to complete comprehensive AV system improvements. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM in Building 9 Event Center, and all potential bidders must attend this meeting. Bid submissions are required via the college's Bid Locker page by September 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with a separate First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form due by 4:00 PM on the same day. The project is classified as a public works contract subject to Oregon Revised Statutes and will utilize Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Contracts in Oregon effective July 5, 2025. All questions and comments must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist by September 11, 2025, and bidders are required to thoroughly review all solicitation documents.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project is a public works contract that typically encourages participation from diverse contractors. The solicitation does not specify incumbent vendors or existing technology requirements, but requires contractors to demonstrate competency in AV system upgrades for educational facilities. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals that detail their technical capabilities, project approach, and compliance with Oregon public works regulations. The procurement process allows for a competitive bidding environment, with the college reserving the right to reject any bid not meeting prescribed requirements. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documents, public improvement projects of this nature typically involve substantial investment in infrastructure and technology upgrades. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation on the Bid Locker platform and ensure full compliance with the detailed solicitation requirements.