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The project consists of the construction of a new water treatment plant situated at a greenfield site including, but not limited to earthwork, grading, yard piping, concrete, masonry, structural steel, roofing, process mechanical piping and equipment, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, coatings, interior finishes, and many more.

The WWSS and Sundt desire cost competition on all work packages. The expectation is that all subcontractors meet some level of minimum qualifications (insurance, bonding, licensing, etc.).

Additionally, there are select work packages that are critical to meeting the overall delivery of the project, from a schedule or quality perspective, that have enhanced submittal requirements focusedon experience, qualifications, personnel / staffing, and approach for a Best Value selection. These
packages will be procured using a Best Value approach as identified in section 1 of the Instructions to Bidders.

Each subcontractor and supplier will be required to bid the specific bid package documents prepared for each component of the project. Bid documents are available to Subcontractors and Suppliers as of September 27, 2021. Electronic copies of the bid documents are being made  available by Sundt Construction through SmartBid. Requests for the bid documents should be directed to the Industrial Group of Sundt Construction at [email protected] or (480)293-3000.

The requirements of Subcontractor and Supplier bids are set forth in the individual bid packages and Instructions to Bidders.

Due to the proprietary nature of certain components of the project, prospective bidders will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement prior to accessing the bid documents on SmartBid.

The Project Owner is receiving Federal assistance through the Water Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (WIFIA). The Project is a Federally funded project; therefore, must comply with all relevant federal laws and regulations for WIFIA Program Requirements. The work to be performed is
for a Public Work subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 and the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141 to 3148). Inclusion of Federal funding will necessitate certified payroll and inclusion of American Iron and Steel construction materials, among other requirements.

Qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) are encouraged to submit bids on thisproject. Companies that use a subcontractor(s) are required to make a good faith effort at soliciting DBE subcontractor participation.

A non-mandatory pre-bid is scheduled for Tuesday October 6th, 2021 at 9:00am till 11:30am (PT). This pre-bid meeting will be virtual. Please go to
for the additional information and for the hyperlink to access to the pre-bid meeting. The hyperlink to the virtual meeting will also be posted in SmartBid. Subcontractors and Suppliers are strongly encouraged to attend the pre-bid to discuss
the requirements of the bid documents.

Subcontract and Suppliers may issue requests for information until October 22, 2021. All RFI responses and addenda will be distributed to prospective bidders no later than October 29, 2021.

Subcontractor and Supplier bids will be due on November 4th, 2021 by 3:00pm (PT). Times and requirements of the subcontract bids are prescribed in the Subcontractor/Supplier Instructions to Bidders.