Request for Proposal for General Contractor

The City of Manzanita, located in Tillamook County, Oregon, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive infrastructure improvement project along Classic Street through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a general contractor. The project involves constructing a waterline expansion, storm water system, retaining wall, pedestrian pathway, paving, and traffic calming measures, specifically designed to support 120 units of affordable housing and improve water flow and pressure within the city's Urban Growth Boundary. Proposals are due on June 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Zoom. The City will evaluate proposals using a 100-point scoring system that considers relevant experience (20 points), personnel and project organization (10 points), retaining wall approach (20 points), bid amount (30 points), and overall approach and schedule (20 points). Potential substantial completion dates are set for either November 21, 2025, or May 30, 2026, with the project involving complex construction conditions including steep slopes, unique sandy soil, and proximity to existing structures.

Bidders must be registered with the Construction Contractor's Board and submit a bid bond of at least 10% of the bid amount. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the project is funded through a grant from the State of Oregon, which typically encourages diverse contractor participation. Contractors must comply with Oregon prevailing wage rates as detailed in the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) wage rate publication and maintain specific insurance levels. The project requires coordination with local agencies including the Manzanita Public Works Department and Nehalem Bay Wastewater Agency, as well as various utility providers. Geotechnical reports indicate challenging site conditions, including loose sandy soils, potential slope stability issues, and seismic considerations near the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Although a specific project budget is not disclosed, the project involves significant infrastructure improvements and is primarily funded through state grants and local city funds to support affordable housing development.