2023 ITB 4 8th Avenue Streetscape and Bikeway

The City of Eugene and Lane County, Oregon, are soliciting bids for the 2023 ITB 4 8th Avenue Streetscape and Bikeway project, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement contract. The scope of work is extensive, including cold plane removal of existing asphalt surfaces, asphalt paving, roadway reconstruction, wastewater pipe repairs, storm water structure modifications, and stormwater pipe installation. Additional deliverables include temporary pedestrian and traffic control, construction of concrete walks and curbs, permanent pavement markings and signage, permanent signals and detection, and construction of new storm pipes and rain gardens. The bid closing date is March 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM, with a virtual bid opening at 2:05 PM on the same day. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the OregonBuys eProcurement system and must provide a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form within two hours of bid closing. The project must be completed by December 31, 2024, and the City of Eugene will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 5%, requiring bidders to either meet this goal or demonstrate good faith efforts. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act and Oregon state regulations, as well as equal employment opportunity and affirmative action provisions. The project is funded through a combination of federal, state, and local sources, with an estimated project cost range between $4,000,000 and $4,500,000. The bid tabulation shows two contractors submitted bids: Wildish Construction Co. at $6,785,810.80 and RiverBend Construction Inc. at $6,585,982.10, compared to the engineer's estimate of $4,369,939.25. The Intent to Award letter indicates that Wildish Construction Co. was selected as the preferred contractor. On-the-job training requirements are part of the contract, and bidders must provide relevant contractor registrations and information on current contracts and previous experience.