Intent to Award OregonBuys~2.docx

The provided document is an Intent to Award letter from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 12580, which concerns the Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site (SRS) Improvements Project. The letter indicates that Bob McEwan Construction, Inc. has been determined as the apparent successful bidder for the project, with OPRD intending to award the contract pending satisfaction of all requirements. The project involves comprehensive site improvements at Arcadia Beach, located on Highway 101 near Cannon Beach, Oregon, and includes elements such as mobilization, erosion control, traffic management, demolition, excavation, grading, pavement installation, trail work, landscaping, drainage construction, and various infrastructure enhancements.

The project is estimated at approximately $300,000 and will be funded by state funds, with a projected start date of April 30, 2025, substantial completion expected by June 20, 2025, and final completion by June 27, 2025. Bidders were required to submit a 10% bid security and comply with prevailing wage rates from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. The contract includes liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for missed completion dates. Contractors must adhere to strict environmental and cultural resource protection protocols, including an Inadvertent Discovery Plan for potential archaeological findings. The procurement emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, with evaluation based on being the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and requires coordination with ODOT District 1 for highway right-of-way permits.