Sluice Gate and Controls Replacement

Northern Wasco County People's Utility District is seeking proposals for a Sluice Gate and Controls Replacement project located in The Dalles, Oregon, within Wasco County. The procurement involves furnishing and installing two replacement sluice gate motors and controls, with a critical requirement to maintain continuous operational capabilities during the installation process. Bidders must be active and in good standing with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and must provide detailed documentation including contractor costs, technical specifications, design compatibility confirmation, vendor agreement to terms, relevant experience, and references. The evaluation process will be based on technical criteria and cost competitiveness, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for January 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Proposals are due by January 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST, with the contract expected to be executed by February 6, 2025. All workers must be US citizens with valid identification due to the project's location in US Army Corps of Engineers facilities, and contractors must provide insurance certificates listing Northern Wasco County People's Utility District as additionally insured.

The contract appears to have specific restrictions and requirements that may limit potential bidders. Contractors must demonstrate compatibility with existing Waterman Industries sluice gate actuator specifications, which include detailed technical requirements for a 72" x 84" sluice gate with specific electrical and mechanical configurations. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability ($1M per occurrence), Commercial General Liability ($2M per occurrence, $4M aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1M combined single limit). While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the complexity of the technical specifications and strict qualification requirements may inherently limit the pool of potential bidders. The project involves replacing motors and controls for an existing heavy-duty industrial water control system, with the new equipment needing to integrate seamlessly with current infrastructure. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the technical complexity and insurance requirements suggest this is a significant infrastructure investment for the utility district.