Weber Concession & Bathroom Building

Hermiston School District 8R is soliciting bids for the Weber Field Concession and Bathroom Building project located in Hermiston, Oregon. The procurement is a public works construction project involving the development of a new single-story commercial building of approximately 9,000 square feet, classified as a Business (B) occupancy under Type V-B construction standards. The facility will include a concession area, men's and women's restrooms, a family restroom, and a janitorial space. Bid solicitation ITB 2026-1 requires sealed bids to be submitted by Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Contractors must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, demonstrate an employee drug-testing program, and provide a 10% bid security. The project timeline mandates substantial completion by March 1, 2026, and final completion by June 30, 2026, with an anticipated Notice to Proceed date of September 11, 2025. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder, with the owner retaining discretion in assessing bid responsiveness.

The project does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Liquidated damages are established at $300 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion deadline. The contract will utilize the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor (AIA Document A101-2017). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive architectural documents suggest a substantial construction investment, with specific technical requirements including concrete slab foundation, CMU walls, metal roofing, and manufactured roof trusses. The project must comply with 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code requirements, emphasizing energy efficiency, accessibility, and safety standards. Contractors will be required to adhere to prevailing wage rates and Oregon tax laws, and must submit a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form. The building design incorporates specific architectural elements such as luxury vinyl plank flooring, rubber wall base, gypsum wall board finishes, and a suspended ceiling, with structural details including reinforced concrete footings and specific wall and roof construction specifications.