Bid No. 234020 Pipe Bursting and Sliplining Contractor of Record

The City of Salem, serving Marion County, Oregon, has issued Bid No. 234020 for a Pipe Bursting and Sliplining Contractor of Record, seeking a licensed and bonded contractor to perform wastewater and stormwater pipeline replacement services. The primary deliverables include reconstructing existing sanitary sewer lines through pipe bursting and sliplining methods, utilizing high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, and replacing associated appurtenances and service laterals. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five successfully completed pipe bursting projects totaling at least 2,500 linear feet, with the project superintendent required to have similar experience. Key technical requirements include specific submittals such as catalog data, qualifications, and certifications, with HDPE pipe required to meet precise material, dimension, and performance standards. The bid response deadline is May 2, 2023, at 2:30 PM local time, with a contract term of one year and options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid, excluding allowances for subcontractors, equipment, and materials.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders and does not include specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The City intends to award the contract to EMERY & SONS CONSTRUCTION on May 15, 2023, with pricing structured as a combination of pre-set allowances and unit prices. Contractors must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board or licensed by the State Landscape Contractors Board and comply with Oregon's prevailing wage laws. The total bid amount is $792,713.91, which includes labor, equipment, materials, bonding, and related costs, with a 30% markup over Bureau of Labor and Industries wage rates. Subcontractor fees are limited to 5%, and there is a 15% fee for equipment and material costs. Funding will come from the general funds of the participating jurisdictions, though specific budget amounts are not disclosed. The contract includes provisions for emergency calls and on-an-as-needed services, with the contractor responsible for coordinating with the engineer, managing access pits, and implementing temporary traffic control, erosion control, and restoration measures.