Retractable Pool Dome

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #12112023 for the construction of a custom, see-through retractable dome over its outdoor 50-meter pool located at the Gresham campus in Multnomah County, Oregon. The procurement seeks qualified bidders to design and install a comprehensive pool dome structure with specific technical requirements, including operational mechanisms for retraction and specific dimensional parameters. The ITB requires sealed bids with bid security, compliance with prevailing wage rates, and public works bonding requirements. An optional pre-bid meeting was held on December 18, 2023, and bids were due by 2:00 pm PDT on January 4, 2024. MHCC will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reserving the right to reject any or all submissions. The project aims to enclose and protect the outdoor pool with a custom dome structure, enhancing the facility's functionality and usability throughout different weather conditions.

The ITB does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted participation categories. Based on the documentation, Dynatechnology Inc. DBA DynaDome has been identified as the lowest bidder, with a bid amount of $4,353,000 for the project. MHCC has issued a Notice of Intent to Award to this vendor, with a seven-calendar-day protest period for interested parties. The project is anticipated to have a mobilization start shortly after contract signature and a targeted completion date of December 22, 2024. No specific incumbent vendors were identified beyond the current bid winner. The project will require integration with existing pool infrastructure and will involve constructing a dome over the current 50-meter outdoor pool, which has a total project footprint of approximately 15,788 square feet, including upper and lower deck areas. The procurement process allows for potential variations in bidding, including options for contractors with different licensing configurations.