A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.

1.

Winner (intent to award): Synagro-WWT Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland

Amount: $11,044,000

Project: Wastewater Pond Solids Removal (Morrow County)

Owner: Port of Morrow

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

2.

Winner (contract awarded): Knife River Corp. – Mountain West of Boise, Idaho

Amount: $3,772,943

Project: Arterial and Collector Capital Maintenance (Kuna, Idaho)

Owner: Ada County Highway District

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

3.

Winner (intent to award): Bergerson Construction of Astoria

Amount: $1,294,750

Project: Terminal 1 Dredging and Turn Cell Installation (Morrow County)

Owner: Port of Morrow

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

4.

Winner (contract awarded): MidMountain Contractors of Bellevue, Washington

Amount: $1,064,000

Project: Pedestrian Refuge Islands (Seattle)

Owner: City of Seattle Purchasing and Contracting

Cost estimate: $1,000,000

Project team: not available

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Winner (intent to award): MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions of Portland

Amount: $906,395

Project: CW Building Automation Systems Upgrades (Portland)

Owner: Portland State University – Contracting & Procurement Services

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

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A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.

1.

Winner (contract awarded): Gentry Civil Corp. of Emmett, Idaho

Amount: $7,338,946

Project: 21st Avenue Sewer Bypass Project (Caldwell, Idaho)

Owner: City of Caldwell

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: Bowen Collins & Associates

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Winner (contract awarded): Western United Civil Group of Yacolt, Washington

Amount: $187,828

Project: Boyse Park Pump Track (Ridgefield, Washington)

Owner: City of Ridgefield

Cost estimate: $265,348

Project team: PBS Engineering and Environmental

3.

Winner (contract awarded): Otis Elevator of Tigard

Amount: $165,985

Project: Community Center Elevator Modernization (McMinnville)

Owner: City of McMinnville Engineering Department

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

4.

Winner (contract awarded): Castle Construction of Gates

Amount: $145,000

Project: Odell Lake Sand Shed Repair (Crescent)

Owner: ODOT Facilites Management Section

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

5.

Winner (contract awarded): Wildish Standard Paving Co. of Eugene

Amount: $126,850

Project: Major Bridge Maintenance Concrete Girder Repairs (Lane County)

Owner: Oregon Department of Transportation

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

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A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.

1.

Winner (contract awarded): A-1 Landscaping & Construction

Amount: $3,353,770

Project: Smith Cove Park Development (Seattle)

Owner: City of Seattle, Parks and Recreation Department

Cost estimate: $4,178,233

Project team: JBC Landscape Architects, GGN Landscape Architecture, Apex Engineering, Adapt Engineering, IMEG, Magnusson Klemencic Associates

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Winner (contract awarded): Joseph Muller Construction

Amount: $351,820

Project: Lane County Parks Restroom Upgrades (Florence)

Owner: Lane County Department of Public Works

Cost estimate: $150,000 to $300,000

Project team: Wilson Architecture, Paradigm Engineering

3.

Winner (contract awarded): Ryatt Construction of Seattle

Amount: $264,840

Project: Fire Station 18 Sewer Replacement (Seattle)

Owner: City of Seattle Purchasing Services Division

Cost estimate: $302,000

Project team: Entitlement & Engineering Solutions Inc.

4.

Winner (contract awarded): Mountain States Materials Inc. of Terrebonne

Amount: $250,000

Project: Warm Springs Cinder Rock Price Agreement (Maupin)

Owner: Oregon Department of Transportation

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

5.

Winner (intent to award): Otis Elevator of Tigard

Amount: $165,985

Project: Community Center Elevator Modernization (McMinnville)

Owner: City of McMinnville Engineering Department

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

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Three Portland-area architects have been inducted into the AIA College of Fellows (class of 2025). Kathy Berg, a partner in ZGF Architects’ Portland office; Stuart Emmons, founder and principal of Emmons Design; and Thomas Robinson, founder of LEVER Architecture, received the honor — the highest distinction for members of the American Institute of Architects. The FAIA title recognizes those who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, professional excellence, and a lasting impact on the design profession and society. This year, 83 member architects were named Fellows and 10 international nonmember architects were named Honorary Fellows.

Berg, a partner in ZGF’s Portland office, has contributed to a variety of projects, including research laboratories, campuses, child care centers, and professional sports training facilities. Berg worked on the PAE Living Building — the world’s largest commercial urban living building; the Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance — the first practice facility designed exclusively for professional women athletes built from the ground up; and the San Antonio Spurs’ Victory Capital Performance Center.

Berg served seven years on the Architecture Foundation of Oregon Board of Directors. Currently she is a trustee for The Nature Conservancy and an adviser to the Colorado Mass Timber Coalition.

Berg has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati.

Emmons has focused on designing and implementing modular housing. He was the architect for NAYA’s Kah San Chako Haws — one of the first modular affordable housing projects in the Pacific Northwest. He designed the MicroStudio when he was vice president at Blokable in Vancouver, Washington. He also created the vision for the Bybee Lakes Hope Center in Portland.

Emmons currently sits on the Modular Building Institute Board of Directors. He was co-chair, with Brian Libby, of the Friends of Memorial Coliseum, which helped see the building declared a National Treasure.

Emmons has a Master of Architecture from Harvard Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute.

Robinson is the founder of LEVER Architecture, which has offices in Portland and Los Angeles. Recent projects include the transformation of NBC Universal’s Los Angeles campus; 843 N Spring Street — one of the largest mass-timber buildings in Los Angeles; and Cascada — a boutique hotel and spa in Portland and a prototype for flat-pack construction. Robinson also has worked on unique buildings for The Nature Conservancy, Meyer Memorial Trust and adidas. LEVER has completed more than 20 mass-timber structures and 40-plus research studies.

Robinson has a Master of Architecture from Harvard Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.

Prospective AIA Fellowship candidates must have at least 10 years of AIA architect membership and must demonstrate influence in at least one of the following areas: promote the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiency of the profession; advance the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of practice; coordinate the building industry, and the profession of architecture; ensure the advancement of the living standards of people through their improved environment; dedicate oneself to a profession that continually grows in its service to society; and advance the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of architectural education and training.

This year’s inductees were selected by a 10-member Jury of Fellows.

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A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.

1.

Winner (intent to award): Moore Excavation Inc. of Fairview

Amount: $64,434,240

Project: US26 (Powell Blvd.): SE 99^th Ave.-East City Limits (Multnomah County)

Owner: Oregon Department of Transportation

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: HDR Engineering Inc.

2.

Winner (intent to award): Condon-Johnson & Associates Inc. of Oakland, California

Amount: $18,304,129

Project: US101: MP312 Arizona Inn Landslide Mitigation Project (Curry County)

Owner: Oregon Department of Transportation

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

3.

Winner (intent to award): Hamilton Construction Co. of Springfield

Amount: $13,799,118

Project: OR58: Salt Creek Bridge MP 42.93 (Lane County)

Owner: Oregon Department of Transportation

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

4.

Winner (contract awarded): Liberty Maintenance Inc. of Youngstown, Ohio

Amount: $11,649,803

Project: Jose Rizal Bridge – North Segment (Seattle)

Owner: City of Seattle

Cost estimate: $11,700,000 to $12,000,000

Project team: not available

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Winner (intent to award): Corpac Construction Co. of Portland

Amount: $7,418,501

Project: Monroe Street Improvements (Clackamas County)

Owner: Clackamas County Procurement Division

Cost estimate: $8,727,000

Project team: not available

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A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.

1.

Winner (intent to award): S&B James Construction of Medford

Amount: $27,701,743

Project: Medford Water Operation Center (Medford)

Owner: City of Medford Public Works

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: Soderstrom Architects, Interface Engineering, ZCS Engineering & Architecture

2.

Winner (intent to award): Das-Co of Idaho, Nampa, Idaho

Amount: $22,470,000

Project: Can Ada Lift Station and Gravity Sewer Line (Meridian, Idaho)

Owner: City of Meridian

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: Consor

3.

Winner (intent to award): Knife River of Hillsboro

Amount: $5,277,432

Project: Lakeview Blvd. Improvement Project (Lake Oswego)

Owner: City of Lake Oswego

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

4.

Winner (intent to award): Timber Mountain Construction Inc. of Rogue River

Amount: $3,322,223

Project: 5^th St. Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Replacement (Grants Pass)

Owner: City of Grants Pass

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

5.

Winner (intent to award): Apollo Inc. of Kennewick, Washington

Amount: $2,725,218

Project: Horn Rapids Landfill Phase 2 Expansion Phase 2A (Richland, Washington)

Owner: City of Richland

Cost estimate: $5,529,000 to $7,602,000

Project team: Great West Engineering��

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Project: The Spot

Location: 225 S. Fifth St., Madras

Size: 3,150 square feet

Start date: March 2024

Completion date: November 2024 (event center will be complete at a later date)

Cost: Not disclosed

Owner/developer: Andre Jackson

General Contractor: O’Brien & Company

Architect: Open Concept Architecture

Engineers: Eclipse Engineering, H.A. McCoy Engineering & Surveying

Project Description: The Spot opened in November as a new community hub in downtown Madras. It features a taphouse with a second-story balcony area, three food carts, outdoor heated seating with fire pots and an adjacent event center.

The building and site amenities are designed for seamless indoor/outdoor activities and year-round enjoyment regardless of weather conditions. Warm wood and clean modern details create a space for people to interact while enjoying food, drinks, music and other entertainment activities.

The John Brown Event Center, named after the first African-American to move to and homestead in Central and Eastern Oregon, is a tented area being raised alongside the taphouse. Entertainment bookings are now under way.

The city of Madras and the Madras Redevelopment Commission played a key role in bringing the project to life. Since 2022, MRC has provided $60,000 in grant funding and $450,000 in loan funding to help transform the site, formerly the location of the Wild Bleu, according to the MRC website.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Intel Corp. $7.86 billion for its commercial semiconductor manufacturing projects under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.

The award supports Intel’s previously announced plans to advance semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging projects at its sites in Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico and Ohio. Intel also plans to claim the U.S. Treasury Department’s Investment Tax Credit, which is expected to be up to 25 percent of qualified investments of more than $100 billion.

“With Intel 3 already in high-volume production and Intel 18A set to follow next year, leading-edge semiconductors are once again being made on American soil,” Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, said in a news release.

Since the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act more than two years ago, Intel has announced plans to invest more than $100 billion in the U.S. to expand chipmaking and advanced packaging capacity and capabilities critical to economic and national security.

In Oregon, Intel plans to invest more than $36 billion in Hillsboro, which will enable the company to deliver industry-leading process technology beyond 2025. The new funding will support Intel’s plans to modernize its technology development facilities to support the development and production of future process nodes.

Intel’s programs and partnerships in Oregon include:

• National Science Foundation: Intel committed $50 million toward a $100 million partnership with the NSF to expand semiconductor-related education across the country, including in Oregon.
• K-12: Intel engages local K-12 schools and community colleges to build a STEAM education pipeline.
• Engineers Week: Since 2018, Intel has partnered with Portland Metro STEM to host two days of hands-on learning in Beaverton and Hillsboro fourth grade classrooms, reaching more than 2,200 students, to teach about the design-thinking engineering process.
• Junior Achievement: Intel partners with Junior Achievement to provide hands-on learning opportunities to students in Oregon. A discovery center will provide experiential learning for work readiness and personal finance to students from fourth grade through high school in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties.
• Quick Start: Intel collaborates with Worksystems, Portland Community College, Worksource, Washington County and the City of Hillsboro through the two-week Quick Start program that includes accelerated career preparation and hands-on learning for future technicians. The program aims to increase opportunity for underrepresented groups and women in the field. As of October 2024, 27 Quick Start classes have finished, with more than 200 graduates hired from the program.
• AI for Workforce: This program has expanded into Oregon at Umpqua Community College to create a pathway for AI mechanics and technicians in a virtual setting. Intel is collaborating with faculty at Portland Community College to bring the program to their schools.
• Microelectronics: Intel partners with Portland Community College on a microelectronics program.

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A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.

1.

Winner (intent to award): Kerr Contractors Oregon LLC of Woodburn

Amount: $3,667,317

Project: US101: SE 40^th St. – SE 123^rd St. (Newport)

Owner: Oregon Department of Transportation

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

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Winner (intent to award): AirX LLC of Battle Ground, Washington

Amount: $3,415,030

Project: RMNC Air Handling Unit Upgrades (Portland)

Owner: Portland State University

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

3.

Winner (contract awarded): MidMountain Contractors of Kirkland, Washington

Amount: $2,462,500

Project: 3^rd Ave. S and S Main St. Bus Stop Improvements – Re-Bid (Seattle)

Owner: City of Seattle

Cost estimate: $2,700,000 to $3,000,000

Project team: not available

4.

Winner (intent to award): Marcum & Sons LLC of Redmond

Amount: $2,389,132

Project: OR86: Fish Creek Project (Baker County)

Owner: Oregon Department of Transportation

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

5.

Winner (intent to award): Cochran Inc. of Seattle

Amount: $2,111,505

Project: Telecom and Network Voltage Cabling 2024-2026 (King County, Washington)

Owner: King County

Cost estimate: $2,000,000

Project team: not available

Do you want to be the winner of an upcoming Top Bidders project? Then join the 91��Ƶ Project Center to find, track and bid on your next project. For a free tour, or more information on monthly and annual rates, contact Sharlene Richard at 503-802-7252 or srichard@djcOregon.com.

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A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center.

1.

Winner (intent to award): Tapani Inc. of Battle Ground, Washington

Amount: $14,325,000

Project: Taylors Ferry Reservoirs and Site Seismic Improvements (Portland)

Owner: Tualatin Valley Water District

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

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Winner (intent to award): A.C. Schommer & Sons of Portland

Amount: $1,632,992

Project: McBrod Crisis Center Project (Milwaukie)

Owner: Clackamas County

Cost estimate: $3,600,000

Project team: EM Architecture LLC, Foresite Group LLC, PACE Engineering

3.

Winner (contract awarded): Prime Electric LLC of Bellevue, Washington

Amount: $1,154,015

Project: US 97 Et Al, Illumination and Signal Cabinet Upgrade (multiple locations, Washington)

Owner: Washington State Department of Transportation

Cost estimate: $1,250,000 to $1,500,000

Project team: not available

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Winner (intent to award): Moore Excavation Inc./MEI Group of Portland

Amount: $1,076,251

Project: NE Portland Urgent Sewer Rehabilitation (Portland)

Owner: City of Portland

Cost estimate: not available

Project team: not available

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Winner (intent to award): Bremik Construction Inc. of Portland

Amount: $960,477

Project: Restroom Replacement Project (Terrebonne)

Owner: Oregon Parks & Recreation Department (Salem HQ)

Cost estimate: $1,100,000

Project team: not available

Do you want to be the winner of an upcoming Top Bidders project? Then join the 91��Ƶ Project Center to find, track and bid on your next project. For a free tour, or more information on monthly and annual rates, contact Sharlene Richard at 503-802-7252 or srichard@djcOregon.com.

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