RFQ 2023200011 Grit Channel Repairs

The City of Eugene, located in Lane County, Oregon, issued Request for Quote (RFQ) #2023200011 for Grit Channel Repairs at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. The procurement specifically requires concrete and expansion joint repairs for two grit channels, with detailed technical specifications for surface preparation, bonding agents, repair mortars, expansion joint sealants, and epoxy coatings. The RFQ sought unit price quotes for base repairs and potential additional repair quantities, with a mandatory pre-closing meeting held on September 8, 2022, and proposal submissions due by September 16, 2022. Evaluation criteria focused on the most advantageous proposal, with contractors required to adhere to Oregon prevailing wage requirements. The contract term was initially set for one year with potential renewals for up to four additional one-year terms, and the anticipated award date was March 31, 2023. Interested bidders were required to demonstrate technical capability to perform specialized concrete and expansion joint repair work in a wastewater treatment facility infrastructure setting.

The RFQ did not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though Oregon's standard procurement practices typically encourage participation from diverse vendors. Two vendors submitted bids: Pullman SST, Inc. with a base quote of $104,770.00 and Contech Services, Inc. with a base quote of $56,000.00. Ultimately, Contech Services, Inc. was awarded the contract as the most advantageous bidder. The project did not require integration with existing technology or infrastructure beyond the specified repair work. While precise budget ranges were not comprehensively detailed, the bid responses suggest the total project value was approximately between $56,000 and $105,000. Addenda to the original RFQ provided clarifications on approved product equivalents, such as Kontek Structural Patch, Kontek Mix 10 & 20, and Kontek 122, which vendors could utilize in meeting the technical specifications for the grit channel repairs.