2025 US 95 Crack Seal Advance Work Project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is soliciting bids for the 2025 US 95 Crack Seal Advance Work Project in Malheur County, with bids due by May 13, 2025, through the OregonBuys eProcurement system. The project involves crack sealing on three specific segments of US 95 totaling approximately 36 miles, with contractors responsible for supplying labor and equipment to repair and reseal cracks in flexible pavements. ODOT will provide Crafco Road Saver 221 Crack Sealer, and contractors must seal cracks 1/4" or wider when pavement temperatures are between 40 and 130 degrees, with an expected capacity of approximately 10,000 linear feet per 10-hour shift. Key project requirements include maintaining traffic flow with minimal disruption, allowing up to 20-minute delays for oversize loads, and following ODOT's 2024 Standard Specifications for Construction. The project has a substantial completion date of August 15, 2025, and a final completion date of August 30, 2025, with liquidated damages of $600 per calendar day for missing the substantial completion deadline.

The contract is a state-funded public improvement project subject to state prevailing wage rates and does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and provide bid security of 10% of the total bid amount. Contractors must comply with non-discrimination provisions, drug-testing law requirements, and Buy America requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with ODOT reserving the right to reject any or all bids. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, payment will be on a per-mile basis for crack sealing, with no retainage held and full payment processed upon contract work completion. Contractors are required to inspect the site prior to bidding and coordinate material retrieval from Jordan Valley, OR. The project emphasizes contractor responsibility for site assessment, material application, and adherence to manufacturer recommendations.