#256116 McKay Park Improvements

The City of Salem, Oregon is procuring construction services for comprehensive improvements to McKay Park through public works bid number 256116 (Project 722410), with a budget range of $1,400,000 to $1,700,000. The procurement encompasses a full park renovation including widening and restoration of existing sidewalks, installation of a prefabricated picnic shelter, a concrete pad for food truck operations, two prefabricated restroom structures with utility extensions, soil reconditioning and turf restoration of two existing soccer fields, subsurface drainage and irrigation system installation, landscape improvements, and removal of existing hardscaped areas. Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board or licensed by the Oregon State Landscape Contractors Board. The project includes multiple critical milestone dates: turf seeding and irrigation must reach substantial completion by September 1, 2026; overall substantial completion is required by October 1, 2026; and final completion by November 20, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $160 to $1,110 per day for delays. Bid security of 10 percent in the form of a surety bond, letter of credit, or certified check is required. Bids are due April 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., with public bid opening conducted virtually via Zoom through the OregonBuys platform; no pre-bid conference was scheduled.

The contract is subject to Oregon prevailing wage requirements under ORS 279C.800 through 279C.870, with rates effective January 5, 2026, for Marion County Region 3. Contractors must file a $30,000 public works bond with the Construction Contractors Board prior to commencing work and maintain performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract price. Insurance requirements are substantial, including commercial general liability coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $2,000,000, and workers' compensation coverage. Progress payments will be made monthly at 95 percent of completed work with 5 percent retainage retained until substantial completion. The City will cover permit fees for building permits and specified utility permits, while the contractor assumes responsibility for all trade permits. All work must comply with the City of Salem Standard Construction Specifications and applicable state and federal regulations, as detailed in the comprehensive final plans and project manual documents.