RFB - ESB - The Dalles Security Gate

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for the installation of a new automatic electric gate system at the ODOT Maintenance Station located in The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to complete the gate installation project, which includes installing a motorized gate operator, two weatherproof keypads with access control readers, safety loops, and all required electrical connections and controls. Bids must be submitted through the OregonBuys eProcurement system, with the bid opening deadline set for March 1, 2023. The project has a substantial and final completion date of June 15, 2023, with liquidated damages of $100 per day for each day the substantial completion date is exceeded. Bidders are required to provide references for comparable projects, complete a Responsibility Inquiry, and demonstrate compliance with all specified requirements. ODOT will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder whose offer meets all specifications, with preliminary bid results showing three contractors submitted bids, ranging from $21,156.63 to $189,000.00.

The contract is subject to prevailing wage rate requirements from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) and requires contractors to provide performance and payment bonds, along with specific insurance coverages. While no explicit set-aside designations were mentioned, the bid documents indicate a preference for responsible contractors with proven experience in similar gate installation projects. The contract will be executed at the ODOT Maintenance Station, with power provided by ODOT, and includes provisions related to nondiscrimination and federal requirements. The procurement documents incorporate ODOT Standard Specifications for Construction, Special Provisions, and Terms and Conditions. The contract price will be a lump sum amount, with payment based on actual, measured quantities, and ODOT reserves the right to adjust quantities or delete items as needed. The lowest preliminary bid was submitted by Civil West Construction at $21,156.63, suggesting a potential budget range for the project.