Bear creek drive waterline seismic retrofit

The City of Ashland, located in Jackson County, Oregon, is seeking bids for the Bear Creek Drive Waterline Seismic Retrofit Project (Project 2021-13), a critical infrastructure improvement initiative focused on enhancing the seismic resilience of a 24-inch potable water main near Bear Creek Drive in Phoenix, Oregon. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a comprehensive waterline retrofit that includes installing temporary traffic controls, potholing to identify existing mechanical restraints, installing split bell restraint harnesses on unrestrained joints, and implementing two flexible expansion joints. Contractors must be prequalified with the City of Ashland, City of Phoenix, City of Medford, or the Oregon Department of Transportation at least 5 days prior to the bid opening. Bids are due by 2:00 PM PST on August 22, 2024, with a required project completion timeline of 60 calendar days from the written Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation criteria likely based on bid price, contractor qualifications, and ability to meet technical specifications outlined in the project drawings and special provisions. Successful bidders must provide a 10% bid bond and will be required to submit performance and payment bonds, proof of insurance, and a valid state contractor's license.

The contract opportunity does not include any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, making it open to a wide range of qualified contractors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified for this project. The estimated contract value exceeds $250,000 and will be funded in part by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. Contractors will be subject to additional federal compliance requirements, including mandatory clauses related to contractor registration in SAM.gov, whistleblower protections, equal opportunity provisions, and preferences for U.S.-made goods. Prevailing wage requirements will apply, and the City will pay the required Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) fee. The contract price will be based on unit prices for various work items, with specific attention to potholing, trench excavation, and expansion joint installation. Contractors must possess valid business licenses with both the City of Ashland and City of Phoenix to be considered eligible for the project.