EWEB ITB 26-097-PW Jessen Substation Rebuild

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is soliciting bids for the rebuild of the Jessen substation under solicitation number S-P00140-00016837, with a response deadline of June 4, 2026. The scope of work includes demolition of the existing substation, site grading, substructure construction, control house buildout, and procurement of materials to enable EWEB to continue post-contract activities. The project is governed by Oregon state procurement rules, with no federal FAR clauses applied; instead, local construction contract conventions are followed. The contract is evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, where only responsiveness and responsibility are assessed—bidders must substantially comply with all terms and demonstrate the legal ability, experience, and integrity to perform. No technical, management, or past performance scoring is used, and price is the sole differentiator among qualified offerors. Oregon’s statutory price adjustment may apply to non-resident bidders to support local economic preference. Contractors must comply with Oregon prevailing wage laws under ORS 279C.830, submit bid, performance, and payment bonds, and disclose Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Business (MWESB) status if applicable, with ESB defined as having less than $1 million in annual gross revenue (construction) and fewer than 20 full-time employees. All materials must meet strict packaging, preservation, and marking standards per ASTM, AWWA, NSF, and other civil standards—galvanized surfaces require protection from damage, bolts and nuts must be sealed and sorted, and steel components must be permanently marked with heat numbers, mill identifiers, and erection marks. Inspection occurs at the job site by EWEB’s Authorized Representative, with the contractor responsible for all testing and costs. Work must begin within ten days of Notice to Proceed, with a detailed schedule submitted within thirty days, and float ownership retained by EWEB. No FOB terms, federal accounting codes (TAS, AAC), or electronic invoicing systems like WAWF are referenced; payment processing follows internal EWEB Certificate for Payment procedures. The contract does not require UEI, CAGE codes, or SAM registration, but mandates valid CCB or LCB licensing. Key closeout deliverables include record drawings, O&M manuals, and lien releases, with no option periods, key personnel requirements, or OCI provisions outlined.