#245113 2025 Slurry Seal

The City of Salem, Oregon is soliciting bids for the 2025 Slurry Seal Project (Bid No. 245113, Project No. 725500), a municipal infrastructure maintenance contract targeting asphalt pavement surfaces across various city quadrants. The procurement involves applying slurry seal to approximately 97,000 square yards of streets, divided into two distinct schedules: Schedule A covering most city streets and Schedule B focusing specifically on the Willow Lake area. Contractors must apply slurry seal at a rate of 15 pounds per square yard, with the project timeline requiring completion within 60 days of the Notice to Proceed and final completion within 90 days. Electronic bid submissions are due on April 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. local time, with a virtual bid opening conducted via Zoom. Required bidder qualifications include submission of a 10% bid bond, proof of Oregon contractor registration, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements. The City will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reserving the right to reject any or all submissions.

Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, provide performance and payment bonds, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations including non-discrimination requirements and worker protection standards. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must meet standard municipal procurement guidelines. The project's estimated budget ranges from $225,000 to $275,000, with unit pricing determining the final contract value. Funding appears to be sourced from municipal budgets, though specific allocation details are not provided in the documentation. Interested contractors must be prepared to integrate with existing municipal infrastructure and demonstrate technical capability to execute the slurry seal application efficiently and effectively across the specified street areas. The procurement process emphasizes technical competence, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness in selecting a contractor for this urban street maintenance project.