Turbine Runner Removal

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is requesting bids on turbine runner removal at the Leaburg Powerhouse generation Unit 2 under ITB 26-144-PW, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT. Bidder attendance at one of three mandatory pre-bid or site-walk events (virtual conference July 23 or in-person site walks July 28–29) is required. Oregon prevailing wage (ORS 279C.800–279C.870) and BOLI wage rates apply. Oregon preference for goods and services manufactured or produced in-state applies where price, fitness, availability, and quality are equal.

The scope includes furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for removal of the turbine runner. Bidders must demonstrate ten years of continuous business experience in heavy civil or industrial mechanical construction or demolition; the project superintendent must hold ten years of construction experience with at least five years supervising similar projects. All bids must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) at submission.

The contract carries a lump-sum price determined through competitive bidding. Performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract award price, are required upon award. A bid bond equal to 10% of the total bid amount is due with the proposal. First-tier subcontractors with contracts equal to or greater than 5% of the total project bid or $15,000 (whichever is greater), or $350,000 regardless of percentage, must be disclosed by August 6 at 4:00 p.m. PT.

Substantial completion is required by October 23, 2026, and final completion by November 13, 2026. Award is expected September 1, 2026, with an anticipated Notice to Proceed on September 3, 2026. Place of performance is Leaburg Powerhouse, 42512 McKenzie Highway, Leaburg, Oregon. Electronic submission is required via OregonBuys.