RFP - Fire Tower

Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) is seeking proposals for the design, construction, and installation of a four-story steel fire training tower to support its Fire Science/Paramedicine programs, serving Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas counties. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a modular-designed fire training structure to be located on the Coos Bay campus. Specific deliverables include a tower with burn rooms, roof training areas, maze rooms, and rope rescue training areas, with a total interior training space of approximately 2,500 square feet and not exceeding 3,500 square feet. The project requires two stacking maritime simulation containers (10 feet long, 20 feet wide, 9 feet tall) and two burn rooms (12 feet by 12 feet or larger) on the ground and second floors. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience in fire training tower construction, provide comprehensive documentation of past installations, and submit detailed pricing including unit cost, shipping, and installation. The proposal deadline is April 6, 2023, with the intent to award announced by April 17, 2023. Evaluation criteria will include the bidder's experience, manufacturing capabilities, design approach, and overall proposal comprehensiveness.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly stated in the documents. The successful contractor will be required to provide a 5-year warranty on the main structure and exterior finish, and a 1-year warranty on the burn rooms. Contractors must have the capability to provide stamped drawings from a licensed Professional Engineer, recommend a foundation design, and estimate on-site assembly time, with a projected completion timeframe of 150-180 days after contract finalization. The vendor must also provide an 8-10 hour training program for up to 12 college personnel and maintain a service facility with technicians within 250 miles of the proposed facility. While a specific budget range was not directly mentioned, the RFP indicates the project is open to negotiation within the constraints of the 3,500 square foot maximum structure size. SWOCC reserves the right to seek clarification, additional information, and to award the contract based on the most advantageous proposal, suggesting flexibility in the procurement process.