267089 Salem Civic Center Office Move Back

The City of Salem Engineering department is soliciting bids for the Salem Civic Center Office Move Back, Project No. 723600-3. The scope of work involves moving furniture, equipment, and office items from two temporary locations, the Parkway Building and the Broadway Building, into the Salem Civic Center located at 555 Liberty Street SE. The project includes the transport of plotters, safes, electronics, and various office and storage furniture. The engineer's estimate for the work is between 50,000 and 90,000 dollars. Substantial completion is required by February 9, 2027, with final completion due by February 12, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder based on the total bid amount, which is calculated from unit prices provided for specific categories of items. To be considered responsive, bidders must be registered with the Construction Contractor's Board, certify non-discrimination practices, and identify their resident bidder status. Required submission documents include a bid bond for 10 percent of the bid, contractor and first-tier subcontractor disclosure forms, and a work plan. Bids must be submitted electronically via Equity Hub's Bid Locker by October 20, 2026. Key contractual obligations include adherence to Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 279C and prevailing wage rates for bids exceeding 50,000 dollars. The successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds, a certificate of liability insurance, and maintain an employee drug testing program. Payment terms require the contractor to pay first-tier subcontractors within ten days of receiving payment from the owner, with interest penalties applicable after 30 days. Additionally, the contractor is subject to liquidated damages for delays in achieving substantial completion.