Central Oregon Unit Training Equipment Site COUTES Latrine Expansion

The contract is for the expansion and renovation of latrine facilities at the Central Oregon Unit Training Equipment Site (COUTES) in Deschutes County, Oregon, under Solicitation Number S-24800-00016791. The scope includes converting the existing men’s locker room into a women’s locker room with new showers and floor drains, upgrading the female restroom, demolishing interior walls, relocating electrical and plumbing systems, installing new lighting and HVAC components, and ensuring full compliance with ADA accessibility standards. Work must be staged to maintain operational use of the men’s restroom throughout construction. The project carries an estimated value between $180,000 and $200,000, with a required $25,000 owner’s contingency included in the base bid. Performance timelines are strictly defined: 15 calendar days to begin work after Notice to Proceed, 180 days for substantial completion, and 240 days for final completion. All deliverables must include approved drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, lien waivers, environmental cleanup certifications, and an unconditional Certificate of Occupancy. The solicitation operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology, evaluating bidders primarily on responsiveness and responsibility, with no weighted scoring for technical merit or past performance. Bids must be submitted in hard copy format with original signatures by the July 8, 2026 deadline via physical delivery to the Oregon Military Department; electronic submissions are prohibited. Offerors must comply with state-specific contract clauses labeled SGC-2 through SGC-28, which modify the Oregon General Conditions for Public Improvement Contracts, addressing dispute resolution, weekly reporting, false claims liability under Oregon law, subcontractor obligations, and project closeout procedures. Special requirements include compliance with Oregon’s Prevailing Wage Act, prohibition on using telecommunications equipment from designated foreign entities under federal law, mandatory pay equity certification for contractors with 50+ employees and contracts over $500,000, and adherence to anti-discrimination policies. Contractors must post payment and performance bonds, name the State of Oregon as an additional insured with waiver of subrogation, and submit invoices using AIA Form 701/702 with lien releases. All bidders are required to hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier, certify compliance with state socioeconomic programs, and disclose any prior wage violations or debt delinquencies. The contract administration is managed by the Oregon Military Department