Supply and Construct Palletized Shelters

Washington County Supportive Housing Services (WCSHS) is seeking to procure 30 palletized shelter units for temporary housing of unhoused individuals, with an additional potential order of 30 units in the future. The procurement specifically requires the supply and installation of 55 64-square-foot shelters, 5 100-square-foot shelters, and associated bathroom units, to be delivered to 2270 SW 198th Ave, Aloha, OR 97003. Each shelter must include specific components such as electrical kits, heating/cooling systems, bunk beds, and mattresses. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) was advertised on April 17, 2023, with a deadline for questions on April 26, 2023, and a bid response deadline of May 3, 2023, at 4:00 pm. Bidders must register with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, comply with prevailing wage rates, and adhere to Clean Air Construction standards. The contract term is expected to be 90 days from the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion to be achieved within the contractor's submitted construction schedule. Bidders must provide detailed organizational information, including business history, financial references, and project experience, with the county reserving the right to award the bid based on the lowest responsible bid.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned, the contract requires compliance with various regulatory requirements. Bidders must submit a First-Tier Subcontractors Disclosure Form within two work hours after bid closing, or risk being deemed non-responsive. The project utilizes a patented palletized shelter system designed by Pallet, LLC, which offers a rigid, collapsible, and reusable shelter solution specifically engineered for transitional housing needs. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation, with specific limits and endorsement requirements. The contract includes provisions for potential substitution requests for materials or products, subject to detailed review and approval. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves the purchase and installation of 60 shelter units with associated infrastructure, suggesting a significant investment in supportive housing infrastructure for Washington County's unhoused population.