RFB 243 Whister's Bend RV Improvements

Douglas County Parks Department is requesting bids on comprehensive improvements to Whistlers Bend RV Park in Roseburg, Oregon under RFB 243, with sealed bids due August 4, 2026 by 2:00 PM PDT and public opening August 5, 2026. A resident bidder preference as defined in ORS 279A.120 applies.

The scope encompasses site rehabilitation and expansion of the upper campground, including mobilization, erosion control, construction surveying, clearing and grubbing, sanitary sewer installation (3-inch and 4-inch PVC Schedule 40 lines), potable water system installation (3-inch mains with stainless steel piping), electrical system installation to support 34 RV connections with pad-mounted power and water pedestals, asphalt pavement (2,000 tons, Level 2 dense HMAC), concrete surfaces (3,400 square feet), drainfield and septic system installation, and pavement striping. Work includes demolition of existing elements, installation of utility tone wire with thrust blocks at bends and fittings, system testing and chlorination, removal of specified trees and structures, and replacement of affected survey monuments through a licensed surveyor. Contractors must obtain all permits, conduct erosion and sediment control planning with DEQ 1200-C permit acquisition, manage asbestos-containing materials per DEQ guidelines, coordinate with the City of Canyonville for public water system compliance, and maintain minimum 10-foot horizontal separation between water and sewer mains. The electrical work incorporates four transformer and panel systems (two 50 KVA with 200 amp panels, two 75 KVA with 400 amp panels) serving 34 RV sites at 120/240 volt single-phase per NEC 551.11. Work must commence no later than September 15, 2026 and be completed by June 30, 2027, with continuous work required once commenced.

All bids must include a 10 percent bid bond or certified check. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract amount, maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, register with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, and comply with prevailing wage requirements per ORS 279C.800 to ORS 279C.870 using July 2026 rates. Bidders must submit an Employee Drug Testing Certification Form and disclose all first-tier subcontractors with contract values exceeding 5 percent of total bid or $15,000 (whichever is greater), or regardless of percentage if $350,000 or more. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT at the project site. Contract award is expected by August 6, 2026, with execution required by August 19, 2026. The project is funded through Grant Agreements COG 24-006 and COG 26-007 and must comply with an NPDES 1200-C erosion control permit and archaeological inadvertent discovery plan requirements.