Scoggins Valley Park/Henry Hagg Lake Septics Services

Washington County, Oregon is seeking bids for a five-year septic services contract for Scoggins Valley Park and Henry Hagg Lake, managed by the Department of Support Services, Parks and Facilities Division. The contract requires an on-call and emergency pumping service for various septic tanks and vaulted toilets throughout the park, with a critical requirement of a 4-hour maximum response time available 24/7. Bidders must provide comprehensive rates covering labor, materials, supplies, overhead, supervision, mileage, travel time, set-up, truck charges, and environmental disposal expenses. The solicitation was released on September 23, 2020, with a question submission deadline of October 5, 2020, and a response deadline of October 8, 2020, at 1:00 pm. Contractors must comply with non-discrimination policies, tax laws, and safety regulations, and are required to wear uniforms with company identification while on-site. The county will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all specifications and is not disqualified under Washington County Purchasing Rules.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation coverage. The estimated project expense is $50,000, with pricing to be firm for one year from contract execution. Contractors must provide certificates of insurance before work commences and maintain continuous coverage, with all insurance being primary and non-contributory. The county reserves the right to award all locations based on quote results and can obtain quotes from other firms for specific jobs. Contractors must also disclose any potential legal issues within the past three years, including fraud, antitrust violations, or criminal activities related to public contracts. The contract includes provisions for naming Washington County as an additional insured and requires notification within two business days of any substantive changes to insurance policies.