12580 ITB arcadia beach state recreation site improvements at arcadia beach SRS

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site (SRS) Improvements Project, located on Highway 101 near Cannon Beach, Oregon. The procurement seeks a contractor to complete comprehensive site improvements, including mobilization, erosion control, traffic control, construction survey, demolition, excavation, grading, base aggregate installation, asphalt concrete pavement, trail aggregate, landscaping, drainage swale construction, vehicle counter installation, gate installation, parking wheel stops, signage, and pavement markings. Bidders must be registered with the Construction Contractors Board and submit detailed documentation including first-tier subcontractor disclosures, responsibility inquiries, and various certifications. The bid is due electronically through OregonBuys by April 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST, with a projected project start date of April 30, 2025, substantial completion expected by June 20, 2025, and final completion by June 27, 2025. Contractors will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with considerations for reciprocal preferences and compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion values.

The project has a cost estimate of approximately $300,000 and will be funded by state funds, with potential set-asides or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises implied through the emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Bidders are required to provide a bid security of 10% of the total bid amount and must comply with prevailing wage rate requirements from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. The contract includes liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for failure to meet completion dates. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires careful integration with existing infrastructure, including coordination with ODOT District 1 for highway right-of-way permits and protection of existing utilities. Contractors must adhere to strict environmental and cultural resource protection protocols, including an Inadvertent Discovery Plan for potential archaeological or cultural findings during ground-disturbing work. The project emphasizes environmental sensitivity, with specific requirements for native landscaping, soil management, and site restoration.