00012671 Intent To Award.xlsx

The document is an Intent to Award file from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for an Emerging Small Business (ESB) contract for trash removal at the Crane Curve Stockpile site. The project requires comprehensive removal and disposal of illegally dumped debris, including electronic waste and tires, located 27 miles Southeast of Burns on Highway 442 or OR 78 at milepost 26.8. Site visits are recommended and can be arranged by contacting Joe Arnold at 541-589-3853. The project has a substantial completion date of June 10, 2025, and a final completion date of June 15, 2025, with a bid closing date of March 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Emerging Small Business (ESB) firms, with requirements that the selected contractor must perform at least 51% of labor using their own workforce. Contractors must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) and comply with Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) wage requirements. Insurance specifications include $1 million Commercial General Liability coverage, $1 million Commercial Automobile Liability coverage, and Workers' Compensation Insurance of at least $500,000 per accident. The contract allows for up to 5% retainage on progress payments, and the final award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified qualifications. For contracts exceeding $50,000, contractors must meet prevailing wage rates and public works bond requirements.