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The file is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a highway maintenance project on Central Oregon Highway 20. The project encompasses chip seal application from mile post 33 to 62.1 in Deschutes County, covering approximately 33 miles of roadway. The comprehensive scope includes chip seal application, traffic control, installation of temporary pavement markers, and permanent striping. Bid documents (00013012) were posted on March 21, 2025, with proposals due by April 9, 2025, and contract award scheduled shortly thereafter. The project is time-sensitive, with implementation planned between June 1 and August 15, under specific environmental and technical requirements, including a minimum pavement temperature of 70°F and humidity below 75%.

The contract will be awarded on a unit price basis with 18 distinct line items, featuring a one-year warranty period where payment is limited to 75% until warranty commencement. Bidders must demonstrate at least two years of experience in applying emulsified asphalt chip seals, with the project utilizing polymer-modified emulsified asphalt and emphasizing strict quality control measures. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned, and the project appears open to qualified contractors with appropriate highway maintenance expertise. The bid pricing form and detailed measurement protocols suggest a sophisticated approach to infrastructure maintenance, prioritizing long-term road surface performance and durability. While specific budget ranges were not directly specified, the comprehensive project scope indicates a significant infrastructure investment by ODOT.