PW1755-26 Notice of Intent to Award letter.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award letter issued by Marion County, Oregon for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #PW1755-26, a North Fork Slide Stabilization project focused on Slide 2 on North Fork Road SE. The project involves significant earthwork and drainage construction, with deliverables including 108,750 cubic yards of general excavation, 108,300 cubic yards of stone embankment, 16,820 cubic yards of riprap geotextile, pavement markings, guardrail installation, and erosion control measures. Bid proposals were due on January 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with the bid opening and evaluation completed by January 30, 2026. K & E Excavating, Inc. has been identified as the Apparent Successful Bidder. Offerors have the right to protest the award decision, with protest submissions required by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on February 6, 2026, directed to Toby Giddings, Marion County Contracts and Procurement Manager, at PO_Contracts@co.marion.or.us. All protests must comply with Marion County's Public Contracting Rules, Section 40-0450.

The project is federally funded and subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and federal "Buy America" and "Build America Buy America" provisions. Bidders were required to be prequalified by the Oregon Department of Transportation at least 10 days prior to bid opening in accordance with ORS 279C.430. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal percentage is set at 0%. Prevailing wage rates were published on sam.gov and the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries website. Janet Wilson, Contracts Specialist, Sr., served as the primary contact for project information. The procurement process followed Marion County Public Contracting Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes Chapters 279A, 279B, and 279C.