Downspout Disconnection and Retrofit On-Call Services

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is soliciting on-call services for the Private Property Retrofit Program under solicitation Doc2444896305. The primary objective is to reduce local sewer capacity issues by disconnecting downspouts from standpipes and relocating them to safe surface locations, such as yards or rain gardens, or other approved stormwater management facilities. The selected contractor will be responsible for performing site assessments, coordinating with property owners and the City Project Manager, and executing disconnection work for an estimated 60 properties during the 2027/2028 fiscal year. Qualified proposers must hold a valid Construction Contractors Board license and demonstrate a proven history of gutter and downspout repairs. The award process involves a multi-phase evaluation based on written scoring, responsiveness, and potentially negotiated costs. Contractors are required to be able to meet with the City Project Manager within five days of a job notice and must furnish requested items within fifteen days of receiving an order. The contract is administered through task orders with payments issued via ACH net thirty days in arrears upon receipt of an acceptable invoice. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and City HR Rule 2.02 regarding respectful workplace behavior. Additionally, the City emphasizes sustainable procurement, encouraging the use of reusable or recyclable packaging materials. Proposals must be submitted via the electronic Bid Portal by November 27, 2026, and must not exceed the twenty-page limit.