#256054 Orchard Heights Rd NW: Snowbird to Westhaven (Salem)

The City of Salem, Oregon is seeking a construction contractor for a federally-assisted transportation infrastructure project on Orchard Heights Road NW, spanning approximately 0.2 miles between Snowbird and Westhaven. The project involves comprehensive roadway improvements, including new sidewalk construction, curb and gutter installation, ADA-compliant ramps with truncated domes, water quality swales, landscaping, street lighting, and a rapid rectangular flashing beacon system. Prospective bidders must be prequalified by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in specific work classifications such as earthwork, landscaping, and highway appurtenances. The bid is scheduled to open on November 18, 2025, with contract completion dates set for August 28, 2026 (initial work) and November 9, 2026 (final completion). Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation including a DBE Commitment Certification, First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure, and evidence of good faith efforts to meet project requirements.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 11%, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small business involvement. The project is funded through the Federal Highway Administration's Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and city match funding, with an estimated budget ranging from $1,330,000 to $1,475,000. Contractors must provide 10% bid security and maintain specific insurance coverages. The project will be subject to both federal Davis-Bacon and Oregon state prevailing wage rate regulations, with additional compliance requirements for equal employment opportunity, environmental protection, and civil rights standards. Successful bidders must also provide performance and payment bonds. The City of Salem reserves the right to reject any or all bids, emphasizing a competitive and thorough selection process for this infrastructure improvement project.