Wyeth Scale House Replacement

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking bids for the Wyeth Scale House Replacement project, located on Interstate 84 Westbound at Mile Post 54.5 in Cascade Locks, Hood River County. The procurement involves a comprehensive demolition and reconstruction of an existing scale house facility, with detailed requirements for site work, utilities, electrical service, paving, concrete slabs, fencing, and new building construction. Specific deliverables include a new modular-style scale house with comprehensive architectural and engineering specifications, encompassing walls, windows, doors, siding, roof, electrical, and mechanical systems. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 3rd, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the project site, with electronic bid submissions required through OregonBuys. The project has strict timeline requirements, mandating substantial completion by June 15, 2025, and final completion by June 30, 2025. Bidders must provide a 10% bid bond, meet specific licensing requirements, and comply with state prevailing wage rates and Buy America provisions. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bid, with liquidated damages of $600 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion date.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does include stringent requirements for U.S. manufacturing. Contractors must ensure that steel, iron, and manufactured products have at least 55% of component costs originating from U.S. manufacturing. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the project requires extensive documentation, including shop drawings, material certifications, test results, and as-built documentation. The project contact is Shelby Stout, ODOT Contract Administrator, who can be reached at shelby.stout@odot.oregon.gov or (541) 952-1165. Contractors will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits, coordinating special inspections, and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves a complex infrastructure replacement that will likely require significant capital investment. The procurement is funded through state sources and will be awarded based on a competitive bidding process that prioritizes technical compliance and cost-effectiveness.