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This is a preliminary bid results tabulation for an Invitation to Bid (ITB S-73000-00017278) issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation for grind and inlay paving operations on Oregon Route 35 from White River to East Fork Hood River in Hood River County. The project encompasses two location segments: milepost 61.3 to 61.8 (approximately 3,000 linear feet) and milepost 66.0 to 68.2 (approximately 11,800 linear feet). The scope of work includes cold plane asphalt concrete removal at 2-inch depth, Level 3, ½-inch asphalt concrete pavement placement, sawcut bridge joints with hot applied joint sealant, and temporary pavement markings. Estimated quantities total 43,450 square yards of cold plane removal and 4,900 tons of Level 3 asphalt concrete pavement. The bid closing date was July 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Work is restricted to weekday operations (Monday through Thursday) from sunrise to sunset, excluding holidays. Substantial Completion is required by September 15, 2026, with Final Completion by October 1, 2026. Six contractors submitted bids for consideration: Granite Construction Company, KNL Industries Inc., Knife River Corporation – Northwest, Nelson Construction Corp, Brix Paving Northwest Inc., and Kerr Contractors Oregon LLC.

The bid results show total project costs ranging from approximately $793,240 to $1,051,100, with Granite Construction Company submitting the lowest bid at $793,240. All bidders and subcontractors must hold current State Construction Contractors Board (CCB) licenses, and bid security of 10% of the total bid is required. The successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount, Commercial General Liability insurance with $2,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 aggregate limits, and Commercial Automobile Liability insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limit. The project is subject to Oregon prevailing wage requirements (BOLI Region 9, Hood River County, rates effective April 5, 2026) and State Buy America compliance, though ODOT determined no steel, iron, coatings, or manufactured products subject to domestic preference requirements will be used. Liquidated damages are assessed at $700 per calendar day for delays beyond Substantial Completion, $500 per 15 minutes per lane for unauthorized lane closures, and $500 per 20 minutes for traffic stops exceeding 20 minutes. No retainage will be withheld unless certified wage statements are required, in which case 25% is retained until filing. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder, with the project estimated at $500,000 to $1,000,000 for bonding purposes.