4573 Zoo Generator Replacement Design

Metro is seeking qualified firms to provide design services for the replacement of the generator at the Oregon Zoo’s East Campus, with the intent that the design will support future bidding and construction phases. The solicitation, numbered 6063 and titled “4573 Zoo Generator Replacement Design,” was posted on May 13, 2026, with proposals due by June 18, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A voluntary pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 27, 2026, at the Oregon Zoo in Portland to help proposers understand the requirements. Metro also offers free proposal writing coaching to COBID firms, with registration required by 2:00 p.m. on May 22, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Equity Hub’s Bid Locker, must not exceed 20 pages (single-sided, 11-point font), and must include proposer background, scope of work, fees, and references; the certification page is excluded from the page limit. Evaluation will be based on technical merit and cost, with the scope of work weighted at 45 points, proposer qualifications at 30 points, and fees at 25 points, using a trade-off approach that prioritizes overall value over lowest price. The contract will be executed following award, with a term extending through June 30, 2031, and may be extended at the option of the agency. Insurance requirements include $1 million per occurrence in professional and general liability coverage, and $500,000 in automobile liability, with certificates due within 10 days of award. Subcontractors are prohibited unless pre-approved in writing, and no markup on their costs is allowed. Fee adjustments may be tied to the Consumer Price Index, and all financial data, including pass-through costs, must be transparently documented. Data privacy protocols mandate that consumer information be protected, stored only within the United States, and securely destroyed at contract completion with written certification. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541330, and no formal FAR clauses are listed, while the place of performance is in Oregon, with no specific address provided. No contract value was disclosed, and there is no requirement for a UEI or CAGE code. Proposers must certify compliance with tax laws, non-discrimination in subcontracting, and absence of conflicts of interest under penalty