Salem Navigation Center Exterior Improvements Project

The City of Salem, Oregon Facilities Department is requesting bids for exterior improvements to the Salem Navigation Center under Bid No. 267072, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. local time via Equity Hub's Bid Locker and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the project site. Bidders not represented by a qualified individual with experience on similar projects will be considered non-responsive.

The scope includes roof replacement or restoration, siding and trim replacement with priming and painting, gutter and downspout replacement or restoration, preparation of construction drawings, procurement of required building permits, and associated demolition and preparation work. All work must comply with manufacturer specifications, industry standards, and applicable codes.

Substantial completion and readiness for final payment is required within 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under ORS 279C.800 through 279C.870 for Marion County, Region 3, with wage rates effective July 5, 2026.

Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board or licensed by the Oregon State Landscape Contractors Board; provide evidence of business registration with the State of Oregon; and demonstrate a minimum of ten years' experience on commercial construction projects of similar size and scope with at least five project references. Bidders must comply with all federal, state, and local civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Bid security of 10 percent of the maximum bid price must accompany each bid in the form of a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, cashier's check, or certified check. Progress payments are made at 95 percent of completed work with 5 percent retainage until substantial completion, plus 25 percent retention until certified prevailing wage statements are filed. First-tier subcontractor disclosure forms must be submitted within two business hours after bid closing for any subcontractor furnishing labor or labor and materials where the subcontract value is at least $15,000 or 5 percent of the project bid, whichever is greater, or $350,000 regardless of percentage. The City awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select individual items from breakdown pricing to stay within budget.