East and West Forks - Bridge Replacement

The City of Ashland in Jackson County, Oregon, is seeking bids for the East and West Forks Bridge Replacement Project (2018-18a), an infrastructure improvement initiative involving the replacement of bridges over the East and West Forks of Ashland Creek near Reeder Reservoir. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for March 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Community Development Building, and bid submissions due by 2:00 PM PST on April 8, 2025. The project requires comprehensive bridge replacement work, including demolition of existing structures, procurement and installation of precast concrete bridge elements, construction of abutments and wing walls, and related site excavation and work. Bidders must demonstrate prequalification by submitting three examples of similar previous projects and provide a 10% bid bond. The project timeline requires commencement within 30 days of Notice to Proceed, with physical site work to begin after the 2025 fire season and all work completed by December 31, 2025. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, encompassing seven major bid items including mobilization, temporary traffic control, erosion control, construction survey work, removal of structures/obstructions, and bridge installation.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with Oregon prevailing wage rates for public works projects exceeding $50,000 and will be required to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds upon contract award. The contract includes liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion, which serves as a performance incentive. While the specific funding source is not detailed in the available documentation, the project appears to be a publicly funded infrastructure improvement initiative. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate technical capability, financial stability, and prior experience in similar bridge replacement and infrastructure construction projects. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned in the procurement documents. Though a specific project budget is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the bridge replacement project suggests a significant capital investment for the City of Ashland.