Silver Falls State Park North Gateway Visitor Center Project Interior Plumbing

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is requesting bids for interior plumbing work at the Silver Falls State Park North Gateway Visitor Center under ITB #14497, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board prior to submission, and all subcontractors must be registered before commencing work.

The scope encompasses four primary work categories: domestic water system supply lines, domestic water system water heater installation, sanitary waste and vent systems, and plumbing fixtures and equipment. All work is submitted on a lump sum basis with items not explicitly listed in the bid schedule considered incidental.

The project is located at 21125 Hullt Rd SE, Silverton, Oregon. Work commences upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required by October 1, 2027 and final completion by November 1, 2027; the contract end date is one year from substantial completion. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the substantial completion and final completion dates.

Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the awarded contract amount are required. Bidders must submit a Bidder Information and Certifications Form (Form A-1) and a completed Pricing Form (Form A-2) through OregonBuys. Proof of insurance meeting specified requirements is required. Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid based on compliance with all solicitation conditions.

A voluntary pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. PST at the project site. Requests for clarification, approval of equivalents, or changes are due August 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Public bid opening will occur immediately following the closing deadline via Microsoft Teams. The contract incorporates General Conditions for OPRD Construction Contracts dated March 15, 2026, technical specifications dated June 1 and July 6, 2026, and plans dated June 1, 6, and 30, 2026. OPRD is exempt from Oregon's prevailing wage requirements under ORS 279A, 279B, and 279C.