# 245093 Market Steet NE at Aguilas Court NE Pedestrian Improvements

The City of Salem, Oregon, through Marion County (Jurisdiction ID: 65f477572484554d3c11834b), is seeking bids for the Market Street NE at Aguilas Court NE Pedestrian Improvements project (Bid No. 245093, Project No. 723514), a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative. The procurement involves constructing a marked pedestrian crossing with critical improvements including a pedestrian refuge island, overhead street illumination upgrades, ADA-compliant ramps, pedestrian signage, and pavement markings. Bidders must be licensed by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board or Oregon State Landscape Contractors Board and will submit electronic proposals through Equity Hub's Bid Locker by 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The project requires detailed technical capabilities in traffic control, erosion prevention, signalization, street lighting installation, and implementation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons. Bid security of 10 percent of the total bid price is mandatory, and prevailing wage rates will apply for work exceeding $50,000. The project has a planned completion date of September 30, 2025, with work to be performed within the public right-of-way and evaluated based on lowest responsible bidder criteria.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and will be open to qualified contractors meeting the specified licensing and regulatory requirements. The estimated project budget ranges between $100,000 and $175,000, as indicated in the engineers' estimate. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with local, state, and federal regulations concerning non-discrimination, civil rights, and workplace safety standards. The City of Salem reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process. The project involves multiple bid items with specified quantities and unit prices, suggesting a comprehensive and detailed procurement approach. Existing infrastructure at the Market Street NE and Aguilas Court NE intersection will require strategic integration of new pedestrian safety features, traffic signals, and utility upgrades. The procurement emphasizes enhancing pedestrian accessibility and safety through a methodical, well-documented infrastructure improvement strategy.