00015272 Prelim Bid Results.xlsx

This preliminary bid results spreadsheet documents the competitive bidding process for the Oregon Department of Transportation's ESB OR 140 Closure Gates project, a procurement restricted to Emerging Small Business-certified contractors. The project involves fabrication, foundation construction, and installation of two road closure gates with associated aluminum road signs along Oregon Highway 140 in Lake and Harney Counties. The work encompasses six primary line items: mobilization, temporary work zone traffic control, closure gates complete, sign support footings, perforated steel square tube slip base sign supports, and standard aluminum sheeting signs. Eight contractors submitted bids for the project, with bid opening occurring on the specified date and substantial completion required by February 1, 2026, followed by final completion by February 15, 2026.

The preliminary bid results reflect significant price variation among respondents, with total bids ranging from $44,129.00 (Papaya Contracting, LLC, the lowest bid) to $93,900.00 (NW Industrial Flooring Inc. DBA NW Pure Construction Inc., the highest bid). The eight bidding contractors were Papaya Contracting LLC, Hayes Construction Services Inc., JR Carlon Corp, Coastal Construction Services, Paul Mitchell Bartlett Bent LLC, AB Hinderlie Construction, and NW Industrial Flooring Inc. Individual line item pricing demonstrates substantial variation, particularly for closure gates (ranging from $20,429.00 to $59,820.00) and temporary traffic control (ranging from $1,850.00 to $25,000.00). All contractors are required to maintain performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract value and carry specified insurance coverage. The evaluation criteria prioritize lowest responsive bid combined with valid Construction Contractors Board licensure and satisfactory performance history, with liquidated damages assessed at $300 per calendar day for failure to meet substantial completion dates.