Central Oregon Highway 20 Chip Seal, MP 33 - 62. 1

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking bids for a highway maintenance project involving chip seal on Central Oregon Highway 20, specifically covering mile posts 33 to 62.1 in Deschutes County. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicits comprehensive roadway maintenance services including chip seal application, traffic control, installation of temporary pavement markers, and permanent striping. Key project deliverables include applying emulsified asphalt chip seal over approximately 33 miles of highway, with specific requirements for material quality and application techniques. The project is scheduled for implementation between June 1 and August 15, with strict environmental and technical specifications, including minimum pavement temperature of 70F and humidity below 75%. Bidders must demonstrate personnel qualifications, with at least two years of experience in applying emulsified asphalt chip seals. The bid documents (00013012) were posted on March 21, 2025, with proposals due by April 9, 2025, and the contract will be awarded on a unit price basis with detailed measurement and payment protocols.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documents. The project appears to be open to qualified contractors with appropriate experience in highway maintenance and surface treatment. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the bid pricing form indicates a comprehensive project with 18 distinct line items covering various aspects of roadway maintenance. The total project scope suggests a significant infrastructure investment, though specific budget ranges were not directly specified in the available documentation. The contract includes a one-year warranty period, with payment limited to 75% until the warranty begins, and potential price adjustments based on the expected life of the chip seal. The project will utilize polymer-modified emulsified asphalt and requires strict quality control measures, indicating a sophisticated approach to highway maintenance that prioritizes long-term performance and durability of the road surface.