Portland Economic And Urban Development Agency Bidlocker #26-01

Construction Services for Merkato Ethiopian Market Tenant Improvements

Prosper Portland, the economic development and urban renewal agency for the City of Portland, is seeking bids for the construction of tenant improvements for the Merkato Ethiopian Market at the Nick Fish Building. - Government Buyer: - Prosper Portland (City of Portland, Economic Development and Urban Renewal Agency) - Project Scope: - Conversion of two cold shell commercial spaces into a commercial kitchen, restaurant, and butcher market - Complete build-out including all materials, equipment, labor, and services as per architectural and engineering plans - Key Consultants: - Salazar Architect, Inc. (Architect) - MFIA Inc. (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Consultant) - JBK Consulting and Design, Inc. (Commercial Kitchen Consultant) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Oregon Prevailing Wage Law - Adherence to Prosper Portland's Business and Workforce Equity policy - Mandatory pre-bid meeting for prime contractors - Rodent-proofing of exterior doors and sealing of kitchen/butcher areas - Emergency egress lighting and fire/life safety systems per code - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion - Products/Services Requested: - Construction services for tenant improvements (no specific OEMs, part numbers, or product quantities specified) - Period of Performance: - Substantial completion required within 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion 15 days thereafter

Description

This solicitation is for sealed bids to furnish all materials, equipment, labor, and services for the construction of the Merkato Ethiopian Market Tenant Improvements for Prosper Portland, the economic development and urban renewal agency of the City of Portland. The work involves constructing a commercial kitchen, restaurant, and butcher market from two existing cold shell commercial spaces at the Nick Fish Building, located at 10560 NE Halsey St., Portland, OR. Substantial completion must be achieved within 120 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 15 calendar days thereafter. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 16, 2026, is required for prime contractors, and failure to attend will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

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