ITB Construction of Deflection Suite

The Columbia County is seeking bids from qualified general contractors to construct a Behavioral Health Deflection Suite within approximately 1,000 square feet of the Columbia County Courthouse Annex in St. Helens, Oregon. The project is funded partly through a grant from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and involves a design-bid-build delivery method, requiring compliance with Oregon state laws, local building codes, and specific project specifications. Key milestones include a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 29, 2025, bid submission deadline on October 24, 2025, with work scheduled to commence shortly thereafter, and substantial completion by January 31, 2026. Bidders must submit sealed bids, including a bid form, bond documentation, and subcontractor disclosures, with the process emphasizing responsiveness, responsibility, and adherence to public works statutes. The contractual framework incorporates numerous Oregon statutes and local codes, with no standard FAR clauses. It mandates strict compliance with legal, environmental, and safety regulations, including mandatory subcontractor disclosures, licensing, and bonding requirements. The project emphasizes quality assurance, requiring the contractor to designate qualified personnel for quality control, facilitate special inspections, and ensure all work conforms to the Oregon Structural Specialty Code and energy standards. Change procedures are detailed, requiring written change orders for scope or cost adjustments, and substitutions are subject to owner and architect approval. The contract stipulates that all work must be inspected at the site, with the owner’s authorized representative conducting reviews and rejecting non-conforming work, while the contractor is responsible for coordinating inspections, providing documentation, and correcting deficiencies. Pricing is organized around a lump sum bid supported by a detailed Schedule of Values, which must be submitted and updated with each payment application. No federal CLIN or SLIN structures are used; instead, costs are managed through the Schedule of Values and progress payments. The project schedule specifies a start date shortly after contract award, with progress and final payments contingent upon approved documentation, lien releases, and successful inspections. The contract also includes provisions for security, insurance, bonds, and compliance with environmental and permitting requirements, along with detailed procedures for modifications, substitutions, and dispute resolution. Overall, the project demands strict adherence to all specified procedures, documentation, and schedules to ensure timely and compliant completion of the suite within the designated timeframe.