#245124 Pedestrian Safety Improved Crossings (Salem)

The City of Salem, Oregon, through Marion County, is seeking qualified contractors for the Pedestrian Safety Improved Crossings Project (Project Number 720503), a federally funded infrastructure improvement initiative. The project involves constructing pedestrian safety enhancements at three intersections: Riviera Drive NE, State Street, and Lancaster Drive NE. Specific deliverables include ADA-compliant ramps with truncated domes, high-visibility crosswalk striping, traffic signals with rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), street lighting, sidewalk and curb installations, and associated infrastructure modifications. Key project objectives focus on improving pedestrian safety through comprehensive infrastructure upgrades across approximately 0.08 miles of roadway. Bidders must electronically submit proposals through Equity Hub's Bid Locker by November 4, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with a contract completion deadline of August 21, 2026, and final work to be completed by October 30, 2026. Contractor qualification requires ODOT prequalification in specific work classifications including Earthwork and Drainage, Electrical, Miscellaneous Highway Appurtenances, and Temporary Traffic Control.

The procurement includes a 9% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, with bidders required to provide bid security of 10% of their total bid amount. Contractors must comply with federal regulations including Davis-Bacon wage rates, Buy America provisions, and environmental protection standards. The project is funded through the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) with City match funding, with an estimated project cost ranging from $968,000 to $1,071,000. Additional requirements include submission of detailed documentation such as lead compliance plans, DBE work plans, and various certifications regarding workforce and environmental practices. Bidders must also demonstrate compliance with equal employment opportunity standards and provide specific employee training documentation. The project involves close coordination with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and requires careful construction phasing, with most lane closures restricted to nighttime hours between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM to minimize traffic disruption.