Water Quality Systems Building

South Fork Water Board is requesting sealed electronic bids for construction of a 6,826 SF Water Quality Systems Building in Oregon City, with bids due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. The contract is subject to federal Davis-Bacon wage requirements and American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements under Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding; all bidders must acknowledge understanding of WIFIA requirements or face bid rejection—a mandatory compliance filter.

The scope encompasses a new building housing meeting space, restrooms, staff kitchen, and chemical storage and distribution equipment for water treatment; on-site sodium hypochlorite generators; relocation of an existing 24-inch water distribution pipe; associated electrical, site/civil, public street frontage, and stormwater improvements. The contract is a unit-price vehicle with approximately 60 line items covering mobilization, demolition, site work, utility piping, stormwater systems, landscape work, chemical storage tanks and equipment, structural construction, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical installations. Specific subcontractor categories require pre-approval: on-site sodium hypochlorite generator equipment, fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks, chemical feed pumps, and process mechanical piping installation.

Bidders must hold valid Oregon Construction Contractors Board licenses, comply with prevailing wage rates, provide performance and payment bonds, and maintain required insurance. Bid security of 10 percent of the maximum bid price is required as a bid bond. Payment terms are 30 calendar days following invoice submission and board approval. Substantial completion is targeted for September 30, 2028, with final completion by November 30, 2028. Award is anticipated within 60 days of lowest responsible responsive bidder selection. A voluntary pre-bid conference was held August 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.