00012671 Q and A 1.docx

The document is a Question and Answer (Q&A) addendum for the Oregon Department of Transportation's (ODOT) Emerging Small Business (ESB) Crane Curve Stockpile Trash Removal project, specifically addressing a bidder's inquiry about microtrash removal. The project involves comprehensive debris removal from a site located 27 miles Southeast of Burns on Highway 442/OR 78, with a substantial completion date of June 10, 2025, and a final completion date of June 15, 2025. The bid closing is scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM, and site visits are highly recommended, with access arranged through Joe Arnold at 541-589-3853.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Emerging Small Business (ESB) firms, requiring the selected contractor to perform at least 51% of labor using their own workforce. Contractors must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, comply with Bureau of Labor and Industries wage requirements, and maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1 million Commercial General Liability, $1 million Commercial Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation Insurance. The Q&A clarifies that all identifiable debris, including small items like plastic bottles and bags, must be removed from the site, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to trash removal and environmental compliance.