723400 Bid Opening Register Rank.pdf

This document is a Bid Opening Register for the City of Salem, Oregon's Public Works Department, specifically for the Livingston and Morningside Parks Playground Replacement project (Bid No. 245109, Project No. 723400). The bid opening is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, with two qualified bidders submitting proposals: GR Smith Construction Corporation and GT Landscape Solutions. Both bidders provided 10% bid bonds and sub-tier disclosures, with GT Landscape Solutions submitting the lowest base bid of $420,024.09 and the lowest base bid plus alternate of $430,024.09, ranking first in the bid evaluation.

The bid register reveals competitive pricing within the project's estimated budget range of $400,000 to $500,000, with bids closely clustered around this range. The project involves comprehensive playground replacement at two park locations, requiring specialized construction and landscaping expertise. While only two companies are shown as active bidders, they both appear to be local Oregon-based firms (Salem area), suggesting a regional competitive landscape. The project is anticipated to commence in May 2025, with substantial completion required by August 29, 2025, and final completion by September 26, 2025, indicating a focused four-month implementation timeline for the park infrastructure improvement initiative.