RFQ - Fire Suppression System Replacement for Marion County HHW Facility

Marion County, Oregon, through its Public Works Department, is seeking bids for the Fire Suppression System Replacement at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility, with a formal Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation number PW1470-24. The procurement focuses on replacing the existing fire suppression system at the facility located in Marion County and the City of Salem. The project requires contractors to submit comprehensive bids for a complete system replacement, with specific technical and installation requirements. Two bids have already been received: one from Harvey & Price Co. at $36,000.00 and another from Valley Fire Control, Inc. at $67,490.00. The solicitation was released on February 1, 2024, with critical dates including a question submission deadline of February 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM PST, and a bid response deadline of February 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM PST. Potential bidders must submit their responses through the Marion County Procurement Collaboration Portal, following the detailed submittal instructions provided in the solicitation documents.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Valley Fire Control, Inc. has been identified as the Apparent Successful Bidder in the Notice of Intent to Award Letter, suggesting they may have a competitive proposal. The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific qualifications beyond standard contractor capabilities for fire suppression system installations. Interested parties have the opportunity to protest the intended award until February 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, in accordance with Marion County's Public Contracting Rules. While precise budget ranges are not comprehensively detailed, the received bids indicate a potential project value between $36,000 and $67,490. The procurement is specifically for the Marion County HHW Facility, and bidders should carefully review all provided documentation to ensure compliance with the county's requirements.