Ashland Water Treatment Plant

The City of Ashland is soliciting bids for the construction of the Ashland Creek Water Treatment Plant in Ashland, Oregon. This comprehensive project involves the development of a new drinking water treatment facility, encompassing raw water conveyance, pressure reduction, chemical pretreatment, filtration, filtered water storage and pumping, and chemical storage and metering. The scope also includes the installation of water and sewer lines and specialized components such as fabric baffle walls and an Ozone Off Gas Treatment System. The project is governed by EJCDC C-800 Supplementary Conditions and must adhere to various technical standards, including ASME, ASTM, AWWA, and the 2015 International Building Code. Bids are due by November 5, 2026, and must be submitted as sealed copies or facsimiles. Evaluation is based on responsiveness and responsibility, with the City assessing the qualifications, experience, and resources of bidders and their proposed subcontractors. A non-resident bidder adjustment may be applied based on home-state preferences. Required submission documents include a Qualifications Statement, a Proposed Major Equipment Form, and a City of Ashland Contractor Prequalification Application, which must be submitted by October 31, 2026. The contract requires the provision of bid, performance, and payment bonds, as well as comprehensive insurance documentation. Contractors must comply with Oregon Prevailing Wage laws and, if federal funding is involved, the Davis-Bacon Act. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to civil rights and accessibility mandates, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The performance guarantee period is limited to one year following documented substantial completion based on demonstration testing.