245131 2024a Salem Downtown Streetscape

The City of Salem, Oregon, through Marion County, is seeking a comprehensive streetscape reconstruction project for downtown areas along State Street, Court Street NE, and Chemeketa Street NE between Commercial Street NE and Liberty Street NE. The procurement involves a public works construction contract (Bid No. 245131, Project No. 682115-1) targeting infrastructure improvements including PCC curb, gutter and sidewalk installation, asphalt parking lanes, street lighting, landscaping, and associated infrastructure upgrades. Electronic bids will be received through Equity Hub's Bid Locker until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, with a virtual bid opening via Zoom. Contractors must be licensed by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board or Oregon State Landscape Contractors Board and provide a bid security of 10% of their maximum bid price. The project's key deliverables include comprehensive site work involving utility coordination, erosion control, traffic management, and adherence to local and state regulations, with substantial completion targeted for October 17, 2025, and final completion by November 21, 2025.

The contract opportunity includes specific provisions for local, minority, and disadvantaged business participation, with potential set-aside considerations for qualifying enterprises. Prevailing wage rates will apply to the project, which is funded by the City of Salem Urban Renewal Agency. The engineer's estimate for the project ranges from $1,822,000 to $2,328,000, indicating a significant infrastructure investment. Bidders will need to demonstrate capability in multiple technical disciplines, including excavation, concrete work, landscaping, electrical systems, and street furnishings. The project requires comprehensive technical expertise and will involve detailed coordination with multiple utility providers and city departments. Professional licensing, specific bonding requirements, and adherence to Oregon construction regulations will be critical for potential contractors. The contract appears to represent a comprehensive urban infrastructure renewal initiative with multiple complex technical and regulatory components.