Portland Economic And Urban Development Agency Bidlocker #26-01 (ITB)

Construction and Outfitting of Merkato Ethiopian Market Tenant Improvements – Commercial Kitchen, Restaurant, and Butcher Market

Prosper Portland, the economic development and urban renewal agency for the City of Portland, is seeking bids for the construction of tenant improvements at the Merkato Ethiopian Market in the Nick Fish Building. - Scope of Work: - Convert two cold shell commercial spaces into a commercial kitchen, restaurant, and butcher market - Includes all construction trades, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and specialized kitchen systems - Furnish and install a wide range of commercial kitchen equipment and appliances - Key Products and Equipment: - Refrigerated display cases, walk-in coolers, meat cutting tables, meat saws, grinders, scales, prep sinks, warewashers, hot food tables, griddles, ovens, mixers, food processors, and more - Specialized kitchen hood systems with demand control ventilation and fire suppression - Office furniture, employee lockers, storage cabinets, and POS systems - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Oregon Prevailing Wage law and Prosper Portland's Business and Workforce Equity Policy - Mandatory pre-bid meeting for all prime contractors - Field verification of all existing conditions - Accessibility and pest prevention (rodent-proofing, screened openings) - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion - Project Team: - Salazar Architect, Inc. (architect) - MFIA Inc. (mechanical, electrical, plumbing consultant) - No specific OEMs or part numbers are listed, but the project will require coordination with commercial kitchen equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

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. The work involves constructing a commercial kitchen, restaurant, and butcher market from two existing cold shell commercial spaces at the Nick Fish Building in Portland, Oregon. The project is managed by Prosper Portland, the economic development and urban renewal agency of the City of Portland. Bids are due by 2:00 PM local time on July 29, 2026, and attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 16, 2026, is required for prime contractors.

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