RFQ 234077 Pre-Qualification for Abatement/Demolition Contractors

The City of Salem, Oregon, through its Contracts and Procurement Office, is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 234077 to prequalify abatement and demolition contractors for the Public Works Building 2 demolition project and potential future demolition and abatement needs through 2027. The primary objective is to establish a list of qualified contractors capable of performing comprehensive demolition, excavation, backfill, and grading services, with a focus on hazardous material abatement. Contractors must demonstrate a satisfactory performance record on similar projects, possess appropriate safety expertise, maintain a clean litigation and lien history, and exhibit financial capability and adequate insurance coverage. Evaluation criteria include assessing contractors' staff resources, technical competence, and ability to meet contractual responsibilities. The RFQ was advertised on October 3, 2023, with qualification submittals due electronically through the City's Equity Hub Bid Locker system by 2:00 p.m. PST on October 31, 2023. Prequalified contractors must comply with state prevailing wage requirements and will be invited to bid on subsequent lump-sum construction contracts.

Currently, four contractors have been prequalified: Konell Construction & Demolition Corporation, Performance Abatement Services, Professional Minority Group, Inc., and Willamette Construction Services, Inc., having achieved a combined evaluator score of 85% or higher. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the procurement process suggests an emphasis on competitive and equitable vendor selection. The prequalification will remain valid through December 31, 2027, allowing the City of Salem flexibility in addressing future demolition and abatement needs across Marion County. Insurance requirements have been updated, including specific coverage limits for Commercial General Liability, Pollution, Automobile Liability, Excess Liability, and other relevant insurance categories. Bid documents will be posted on OregonBuys, and the project is publicly funded. Although precise budget ranges were not specified in the documentation, the RFQ indicates potential for multiple demolition and abatement projects over the next four years.