Bid Register for Streetscape Improvements Phase V (2024b)

This is a bid opening register documenting competitive sealed bids submitted to the City of Salem, Oregon for Contract No. 256107, Streetscape Improvements Phase V (2024b). The project involves comprehensive downtown streetscape reconstruction including Portland cement concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk reconstruction; asphalt parking lane installation; street lighting upgrades with LED fixtures; landscaping with native plantings; irrigation system installation; and underground utility modifications across four street segments: State Street, Liberty Street, Court Street NE, and Chemeketa Street NE. Electronic bid submission was required by 2:30 p.m. on March 17, 2026, with Substantial Completion required by September 30, 2026, and Final Completion by October 30, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total bid amount across General Costs and four optional schedules. Bidders were required to hold Oregon Construction Contractors Board registration or Oregon State Landscape Contractors Board licensure and comply with prevailing wage requirements effective January 5, 2026.

Nine bids were received ranging from $1,345,510.83 to $2,205,562.00, all within the Engineer's Estimate range of $1,854,000 to $2,368,000. Civil West Construction of Salem, Oregon submitted the lowest bid at $1,345,510.83 and ranked first. All bidders were required to submit 10% bid security and acknowledge Addendum Nos. 1 and 2. Eight of nine bidders acknowledged both addenda; Knife River Corporation and SLE, Inc. did not acknowledge the addenda but were still marked responsive. The contract requires Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price, comprehensive liability insurance including workers' compensation, and is funded through City of Salem public improvement funds. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the procurement documents.