Procurement Information~59.docx

This procurement document concerns a riparian planting project solicitation issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the OR82: Bear Creek (Wallowa River) Bridge Planting Project located in Union County, Oregon. The project requires comprehensive environmental restoration services including site preparation, seedling tree installation, permanent seeding, weed control implementation, and ongoing plant maintenance. Contractors must ensure plant establishment and survival throughout a five-year maintenance period, with specific requirements including twice-weekly watering until October 31, 2026, and maintenance of weed coverage below 15 percent. The substantial completion date is October 31, 2024, with final completion extending to October 31, 2029. Competitive quotes were required through the OregonBuys eProcurement system with a submission deadline of May 26, 2022.

Award will be granted to the responsible contractor submitting the lowest compliant bid. The procurement is restricted to contractors deriving a majority of their income from arboriculture work, with a requirement that the contractor's own organization perform at least 50 percent of the original contract amount. Preliminary bids submitted include Ash Creek Forest Management at $57,690.60 and Grass Growers at $128,960.00. Payment will be based on actual measured quantities performed under an estimated quantity contract structure. Required submittals include Tax ID Numbers, Certificates of Insurance, Responsibility Inquiry Forms, and potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure Forms. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were identified. Additional documentation, addenda, and full project details are available through the University of Oregon Purchasing and Contracting Services (PCS) website.