Wolf Mtn. Communication Site Build

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Wireless Communications Section is soliciting bids for the Wolf Mountain Communication Site Build project, a public safety radio communications infrastructure project located in the Willamette National Forest within Lane County. The procurement involves constructing a new 120-foot lattice communications tower, prefabricated equipment shelter, generator shelter, and associated site infrastructure. Specific deliverables include complete tower installation, civil site work, grounding and electrical systems, antenna mounting, and all necessary foundations and site preparation. The mandatory construction period is between June 1, 2024, and November 29, 2024, with substantial completion required by October 24, 2024. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit was held on November 8, 2023, and the final bid closing date is May 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Bidders must submit proposals through the OregonBuys eProcurement system and comply with state prevailing wage requirements. The project requires extensive technical expertise in communication site construction, including specialized skills in tower installation, electrical systems, and compliance with federal and state permitting regulations.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The geotechnical and structural reports suggest the project requires significant technical capabilities, which may inherently limit smaller or less experienced contractors. Preliminary bid results show two bidders: Summit Solutions Group LLC and Legacy Telecommunications LLC, with Summit Solutions submitting the lowest bid of $889,010. ODOT will provide the tower, shelters, generator, and propane tank, while the contractor is responsible for remaining materials and installation. The project is funded through state infrastructure resources, with payment based on actual quantities performed. No incumbent vendor is specified, and the contract appears to be a new infrastructure development rather than a replacement or enhancement of existing systems. The project's total budget and award value are effectively set by the lowest responsive bid, which in this case is $889,010.