#234024 Commercial St: Oxford St SE to Madrona Ave SE (Salem)

The City of Salem and Marion County are procuring a public works infrastructure project designated as Bid #234024, focusing on improvements to Commercial Street between Oxford Street SE and Madrona Avenue SE. The project involves comprehensive street reconstruction, including pavement marking, traffic control, curb and sidewalk work, signal modifications, and landscaping elements. The procurement process was conducted through a competitive bidding process with a bid closing date of October 24, 2023, managed by Project Manager Steven Tjoelker. Evaluation criteria appear to be based on lowest responsive and responsible bid, with Emery & Sons Construction Group, LLC identified as the intended contract awardee. The project's technical specifications and detailed requirements are documented in the Project Manual, which provides comprehensive engineering and construction guidelines for the proposed infrastructure upgrades.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises were explicitly noted in the procurement documents. The engineer's estimate for the project ranges from $750,000 to $850,000, with the lowest bid submitted by Emery & Sons Construction Group, LLC at $743,086.22. Bidders were required to submit a 10% bid bond and sub-tier disclosure as part of their proposal. Multiple contractors submitted bids, including R&R General Contractors, Brown Contracting, Inc., and Carter & Co, Inc. CT Northwest, indicating a competitive bidding environment. The contract appears to be funded through a combination of City of Salem and Marion County resources, though specific funding allocations were not detailed in the available documentation. The project represents a significant local infrastructure investment aimed at improving street conditions and municipal transportation infrastructure.