Bid Opening link.docx

This is a bid opening notification document for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) related to ITB S-73000-00014186 for major bridge maintenance on the Old Youngs Bay Bridge in Clatsop County, Oregon. The project encompasses structural repairs to multiple bridge bents (Bents 5, 11, 13, 17, and 39), including replacement of timber pile caps, installation of new steel pipe posts, repair of existing timber piles, and associated structural maintenance work. Electronic bids were due on August 14, 2025, through the OregonBuys system, with substantial completion required by February 27, 2026, and final completion by March 13, 2026. The bid opening will occur via Microsoft Teams meeting, with connection details provided including a meeting ID, passcode, and dial-in phone number for remote participation. Construction work is permitted Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with specific restrictions on vehicle loads limited to 45,000 pounds per 1,000 square feet of bridge surface area.

Contractors must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board, comply with prevailing wage rate requirements, and submit performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the awarded contract price. The project includes liquidated damages of $700 per calendar day for failure to meet the substantial completion deadline. All steel, iron, coatings, and manufactured products must comply with state Buy America provisions requiring U.S. production. Bidders must provide certifications regarding tax law compliance, drug-testing requirements, and non-discrimination provisions. The work schedule is designed to avoid commercial gillnet fishing seasons and protect juvenile salmon populations, reflecting significant environmental considerations. The bid pricing form includes 29 line items covering temporary traffic control, structural steel maintenance, pile and post replacements, surface preparation, and coating applications, though the total contract value is not explicitly stated in the bid opening notice.