James W. Fowler Co.

Is seeking qualified DBEs, MBEs, WBEs, DVBEs, ESB

The Work of this Contract under the Base Bid generally includes the following:

• Field measurement- Measurement of existing channel walls and channel bottom and identification of channel preparation (grout or grinding) necessary for meeting the multirakescreen installation tolerances required by the manufacturer.
• Bar Screens- Replacement of two bar screens. Coordination with Owner's system integrator to connect the new equipment with the plant SCADA system.
• Washer/Compactors- Replacement of two washer/compactors including associated piping, fittings, and valves. Coordination with Owner's system integrator to connect the new equipment with the plant SCADA system.
• Channel- Sandbagging and pumping channel as necessary during construction to maintain a dry channel. Power-washing and removal of grit from channels prior to installation. Access to channel for owner inspection of concrete. Modifications to existing channels to accommodate new bar screens- grout removal, concrete infill.
• Chlorine Contact Basin Slide Gate Replacement - Remove existing slide gates isolating the west and east basins and repair damaged wall where the existing slide gates are installed. Install new slide gates as specified in the Contract Documents.
• Non-potable water pipe replacement - Replace the existing 3-inch non-potable water line from the lower aeration basin to the lower plant blower building and digester control building as shown in the Contract Documents.

Subcontracting and supplier opportunities are available but not limited to the following categories of work: concrete supplier; concrete cutting & boring subcontractor; saw cutting subcontractor; coating & painting subcontractor; electrical subcontractor; erosion control subcontractor; and bypass pumping subcontractor.

Engineer's Estimate: $1,257,000

James W. Fowler Co. is an equal opportunity employer and we are requesting qualified subcontractor and supplier bids from all interested firms, including disadvantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans, emerging small business and other business enterprises. Where economically feasible, we are willing to divide total contract requirements into smaller portions or quantities to permit maximum participation by M/W/DBE/DVBE/ESB firms. Please contact us to discuss opportunities available.

James W. Fowler Co. will assist M/W/DBE/DVBE/ESB subcontractors in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, or materials. We are also available to provide assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of credit and/or insurance to M/W/DBE/DVBE/ESB subcontractors. Please complete all negotiations 24-hours prior to bid opening. We also encourage the utilization of apprentices for this project.

Bid documents can be obtained from the City of Gresham or from James W. Fowler Co. The plans and specs are available at no cost on the James W. Fowler Co. website at www.jwfowler.com. For more information, please contact James W. Fowler Co. at (503) 623-5373. Quotes may be faxed to (503) 623-9117 or emailed to estimating@jwfowler.com.

Please follow the below link for plans, specifications and addenda issued for this project:

http://www.jwfowler.com/bidopportunities/