2025 ITB 18 Regional Bicycle Enhancements Eugene 2024

The City of Eugene, Oregon, in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), is seeking bids for the Regional Bicycle Enhancements Eugene 2024 project, a federal-aid infrastructure improvement initiative. The procurement involves the installation of 96 bicycle racks at 26 different locations throughout Springfield, including various public spaces, parks, and commercial venues. Bidders must register in the OregonBuys eProcurement System and submit electronic bids by October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a virtual bid opening at 2:05 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The project requires contractors to have a valid Certificate of Registration with the Construction Contractor Board and demonstrate experience with at least three similar public sector projects. Key deliverables include mobilization, temporary work zone traffic control, pollution control plan implementation, and precise bicycle rack installation following specific technical specifications. The City intends to award the contract to the lowest Responsive Responsible Bidder, with the entire project scheduled for completion by April 6, 2026, and liquidated damages of $800 per work day for delays.

The procurement has a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal, though ODOT's overall DBE program goal is 23.43% for federal fiscal years 2023-2025. Contractors must comply with federal Davis-Bacon and Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) prevailing wage standards, with workers to be paid the higher of applicable federal or state rates. The project budget ranges from $33,000 to $44,500, funded through Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds. Bidders must submit multiple mandatory forms, including a Bid Guaranty (10% of bid amount), Affidavit of Noncollusion, and First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form within two hours of bid closing. The City requires that work performed by the contractor's own organization comprise at least 30 percent of the awarded contract amount. Additional compliance requirements include workers' compensation coverage, an employee drug testing program, non-discrimination policies, and adherence to federal regulations such as equal employment opportunity provisions and construction safety standards. The project will utilize standard steel pipe bike racks, powder-coated black, with specific mounting requirements and installation guidelines.