2025 I-84 Bridge Approach Paving Bundle

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the 2025 I-84 Bridge Approach Paving Bundle project, specifically targeting bridge approaches in Wasco County. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform cold plane pavement removal and install a 2-inch HMAC (Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete) inlay at specific bridge locations, including the Deschutes River bridge (Mile Post 99.87, westbound) and the John Day River bridge (Mile Post 114.60, both eastbound and westbound directions). Targeted project areas include approach sections measuring 40' x 125' and 32' x 125', with required deliverables encompassing comprehensive traffic control and temporary pavement markers. The project requires using Level 3 Inch Dense Graded Commercial Asphalt Concrete Pavement with PG64-28 asphalt cement, adhering to strict technical specifications. Key deadlines include the bid submission due date of April 7, 2025, with a mandatory preconstruction conference and work commencement within 10 working days after the meeting. Traffic lane closures are permitted Monday through Wednesday between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., maintaining a 16-foot lane width.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project includes specific technical and operational constraints that will influence contractor qualifications. Load restrictions are stringent, limiting combined vehicle weight to 65,000 pounds per 1,000 square feet on the bridges. ODOT will handle permanent striping after job completion, and contractors will be paid upon contract work completion with no retainage held. Though the exact budget range is not specified in the available documents, the project's technical complexity and specific infrastructure requirements suggest a moderate to significant investment. Contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in highway infrastructure maintenance, asphalt paving, traffic management, and compliance with precise engineering specifications. The project's focused scope on bridge approach rehabilitation indicates a targeted infrastructure improvement initiative within the I-84 corridor in Wasco County.