#223085 River Rd: Shangri-La Ave to Wheatland Rd (Keizer)

The City of Salem, Oregon, through Marion County, is procuring a road improvement project for River Road from Shangri-La Avenue to Wheatland Road in Keizer, Oregon. The contract opportunity (Bid Number 223085) involves comprehensive infrastructure work, specifically focusing on traffic signal interconnect systems, fiber optic infrastructure, and related roadway improvements. Key deliverables include mobilization, temporary work zone traffic control, erosion control, removal of underground enclosures, fiber optic interconnect system installation, hand hole and splice vault installation, and existing conduit repair. The project requires specialized electrical and construction expertise, with bidders demonstrating technical capabilities in municipal infrastructure projects. The bid closing date was December 13, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., with a virtual Zoom bid opening conducted to review submissions. Sixteen bidders participated in the procurement process, with bids meticulously evaluated for responsiveness and compliance with project specifications outlined in the Project Manual and addenda.

The contract does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. NorthStar Electrical Contractors from Sherwood, Oregon, was identified as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a total bid of $1,198,000. The engineer's estimated project value ranges between $1,100,000 and $1,600,000, reflecting the complexity and scope of the infrastructure work. The intent to award was communicated on January 6, 2023, with the contract scheduled for formal award to NorthStar Electrical Contractors. While the documentation does not specify precise funding sources, the project appears to be funded through a combination of local and potentially state resources. Additional bidders included Brown Contracting, Inc. (highest bid at $1,388,883) and other electrical and construction firms, indicating a competitive bidding environment for this municipal infrastructure project.