Pressure Treated and Fabricated Forest Products for Bridge Repairs

Washington County's Land Use and Transportation Operations/Maintenance Division is seeking price quotes for Pressure Treated and Fabricated Forest Products specifically for Bridge Repairs. The contract is a three-year procurement with potential renewal for up to five years, valued at $100,000. Bidders must provide lumber that meets specific technical requirements, including .075 pcf Copper Naphthenate Type A treatment compliant with current AWPA specifications and WWPI's Best Management Practices for Treated Wood in Aquatic Environments. The solicitation requires electronic bid submissions through the county's procurement portal, with a response deadline of November 3, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Evaluation criteria will include price, delivery capabilities, specification compliance, and overall public interest. Quantities listed are estimates for bid comparison, with actual volumes subject to variation based on scheduled and unscheduled activities. Specific product requirements include various glulam beam and deck board specifications with quantities ranging from 3 to 100 units per line item.

The contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements for potential vendors, mandating coverage types such as Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation following Oregon state law. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid requires vendors to confirm compliance with tax laws and provide business registry information. Contractors must submit insurance certificates before commencing work and name Washington County as an additional insured. The maximum contract deductible is capped at $25,000, and vendors have the option to extend pricing to other public agencies. Bidders will need to demonstrate capability to provide treated forest products for bridge repairs, with the county reserving the right to reject any bids that do not meet their comprehensive technical and insurance requirements. The contract includes escalation/de-escalation language to accommodate potential market changes throughout the contract's duration.