Public Health Laboratory Biosafety Level 2 & Level 3 Lab Renovations

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and Oregon Health Authority are procuring a comprehensive public health laboratory renovation project for the Center for Public Health Public Health Lab located at 7202 NW Evergreen Parkway in Hillsboro, Washington County. The procurement involves replacing critical laboratory equipment across biosafety level 2 (BSL2) and biosafety level 3 (BSL3) laboratory spaces, including two autoclave sterilizer units, nine biosafety cabinets, three laminar flow hoods, thirteen pressure monitors, and two rooftop humidifiers. The project requires precise coordination with the existing laboratory operations, with contractors mandated to follow specific security and safety protocols while the facility remains occupied during renovations. A voluntary pre-bid conference was held on December 7, 2022, with final bids due by January 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM. The project's completion deadline is set for October 13, 2023, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for late performance, and the work is subject to both state and federal prevailing wage requirements.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The State of Oregon has indicated an intent to award the contract to ASA Construction LLC for $1,622,344.39, with approximately 43% of project funding sourced from federal funds. The project estimate ranges between $1,000,000 and $1,100,000, and bidders must provide performance and payment bonds to be considered responsive. While no explicit disadvantaged business enterprise requirements were detailed, the solicitation notes compliance with state and local preferences, including a percentage increase adjustment for non-resident bidders. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid for the base bid and selected bid alternates, with the successful contractor required to submit detailed documentation including bonding, insurance, and a signed Public Improvement Agreement before receiving a Notice to Proceed.