Wastewater Collection and Storm Drainage CIPP

The City of Ashland, located in Jackson County, Oregon, is soliciting sealed bids for the Wastewater Collection and Storm Drainage CIPP Project (Project No. 2024-28), which involves comprehensive wastewater and storm drainage infrastructure rehabilitation. The procurement seeks a contractor to furnish labor, equipment, and materials to install approximately 12,025 linear feet of Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP) lining ranging from 6" to 36" in diameter, along with 145 service line reconnections. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM PST on April 29, 2025, at the Siskiyou Conference Room in Ashland Community Development, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for April 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Bidders must be registered with the Construction Contractor's Board and pre-qualify in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes. Key evaluation criteria include contractor qualifications, compliance with technical specifications for pipe lining, service reconnections, and environmental protection measures. The contract is expected to be awarded within 30 days after the bid opening, with a project completion date set for September 30, 2025.

The procurement requires contractors to pay prevailing wage rates for projects exceeding $50,000, specifically Oregon's Prevailing Wage Rates. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, bidders must submit a 10% bid bond, provide proof of insurance, and complete required forms including a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form and a Statement of Qualifications for Cured-in-Place Pipe Installation. The project will be funded through the City of Ashland and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Although a precise budget is not specified, the project is characterized as exceeding $250,000, which requires approval from the Local Contract Review Board. Contractors must download contract documents from the OregonBuys website and submit pre-qualification applications at least five calendar days prior to the bid opening. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes, with the contract to be administered by the City of Ashland's Public Works Department.