EWEB ITB 26-175-PW Adams Substation Fencing

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) has issued Invitation to Bid ITB 26-175-PW for the removal of an existing perimeter fence and the installation of a new 8-foot non-conductive composite fence and associated curbs at the Adams Substation located at 249 Adams St, Eugene, Oregon. The project requires the use of hydro excavation for all foundation holes to protect underground utilities and the substation ground mat. The contractor must install a composite fence, preferably manufactured by Shakespeare SafeFence, including personnel gates with lockable latches, vehicular gates up to 20 feet wide, and anti-climb components. Site security must be maintained by ensuring the substation is fully enclosed at the end of each work shift using temporary 8-foot chain-link fencing. The entire project must be completed within six weeks from the start of removal to final installation. Bids are due by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT and must be submitted electronically via the OregonBuys website. The contract will be awarded to a single, lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with preference given to Oregon-based goods or services. Required submission documents include the bid form, minimum qualifications form, and a first-tier subcontractor form, with a bid bond required for projects exceeding 100,000 dollars. Awarded contractors must provide performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of the contract value if the price exceeds 100,000 dollars. Additionally, the contractor must maintain a qualifying employee drug-testing program and adhere to EEO/AA practices and various civil rights and accessibility laws.