RFCQ - ESB Mosier Deicer Containment Structure

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued a Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) No. S-73000-00012759 for the construction of a new concrete deicer containment structure located in Wasco County, Oregon. The project specifically requires the construction of a 748 square foot pre-engineered metal building with comprehensive secondary containment capabilities designed to hold up to 2000 gallons and 100% of the largest container volume (10,000 gallons), complying with 40 CFR264.175 standards. The project involves extensive site work including excavation, aggregate base installation, concrete work, and miscellaneous embedded steel components, with technical specifications detailing precise construction requirements such as compaction, concrete strength (3500 psi minimum), and placement tolerances. The contract includes substantial completion targeted for June 1st, 2025, with final completion by June 14th, 2025, and imposes liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Evaluation will be based on pass/fail criteria including Construction Contractors Board licensing, ESB certification, and satisfactory performance record, with award going to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all requirements.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Oregon-certified Emerging Small Business (ESB) contractors, with a strict requirement that the selected contractor must perform at least 51% of the labor using their own workforce. The contract is valued under $250,000 and is exempt from standard competitive bidding processes under ORS 279C.355(1)(g). Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability with a $1,000,000 per occurrence limit and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and Commercial Automobile Liability with a $1,000,000 combined single limit. The contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract amount and must be registered with the Construction Contractors Board while complying with prevailing wage rates. All documentation must be submitted through the OregonBuys electronic procurement system, with proposals due by March 25th, 2025. The project will adhere to 2016 Oregon Structural Specialty Code specifications, with construction classified as Type II-B (Unprotected, Non-Combustible) in an Industrial Zone, and will require compliance with Mosier Municipal Code and Wasco County regulations.