#245055 Marine Drive NW - Applegate Roadway Improvements

The City of Salem, Oregon, is seeking a contractor for the Marine Drive NW - Applegate Roadway Improvements project (Contract #245055, Project #722514-1), which involves comprehensive roadway rehabilitation and infrastructure upgrades. The project scope includes multiple critical elements such as tree protection and removal, excavation, storm drainage improvements, concrete curb and gutter installation, sidewalk construction, driveway modifications, pavement markings, and roadway illumination. Contractors must be prepared to execute 65 distinct line items of work, with specific technical requirements outlined in the project manual and associated drawings. The bid submission deadline was October 1, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., with a mandatory requirement for bidders to acknowledge and submit documentation for all issued addendums. A Zoom bid opening was scheduled to provide transparency in the procurement process, and bidders were required to submit a 10% bid bond and sub-tier disclosure documentation.

No specific disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation goals were explicitly stated in the documentation for this contract. Gelco Construction Company of Salem, Oregon, emerged as the lowest responsive bidder, with a total bid of $775,752.70, which falls within the City Engineer's estimated project range of $750,000 to $1.25 million. The project will be funded through the City of Salem's Safety and Livability Bond, with the contract anticipated to be awarded on October 14, 2024. While no incumbent contractor information was prominently featured, the bid tabulation and intent to award letters suggest a competitive bidding process focused on selecting the most cost-effective and technically compliant proposal. The contract appears to be a single-term engagement with no mentioned renewal options, targeting immediate infrastructure improvements in the Marine Drive NW and Applegate area.