Sewer Bypass-system with Installation of Pump Station

The state and local contract opportunity is for the Schooner Landing Sewer Bypass Project #2022-039, issued by the City of Newport in Lincoln County, Oregon. The procurement involves the installation of a comprehensive sewer bypass system, which includes constructing a new pump station connected to an existing 8-inch sewer pipe, installing a short force main and gravity overflow pipe discharging to a terminal manhole, and implementing an 8-inch HDPE gravity sewer line connected to a downstream manhole. Key deliverables include furnishing and installing a pump station with accessories, a 48-inch diameter terminal manhole, 320 linear feet of 8-inch HDPE pipe, 20 linear feet of 2-inch HDPE force main, and 100 linear feet of 3-inch electrical conduit. The bid submission deadline is January 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with an optional pre-bid conference scheduled for January 10, 2023. The project timeline requires substantial completion within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and final completion within 120 calendar days. The contract will be awarded to the most responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, with evaluation based on unit pricing and compliance with specifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documents. The contract is subject to Oregon prevailing wage requirements and will necessitate a 5% bid bond and 5% retainage on progress payments. Bidders must submit a bid qualification statement and a list of proposed subcontractors. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project involves integrating with existing sewer infrastructure, specifically connecting to upstream and downstream sewer pipes. Although a precise award value is not specified, the detailed bid form with 17 individual bid items suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The project is unique in that Oregon does not impose sales or use taxes, which may impact the overall project cost. Contractors interested in bidding should carefully review the contract documents, which provide comprehensive technical specifications and requirements for the sewer bypass system installation.