Cottage Grove State Airport Apron Rehabilitation Project

The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Cottage Grove State Airport Apron Rehabilitation Project, located in Lane County. The procurement seeks a contractor to complete comprehensive airport infrastructure improvements, including pavement rehabilitation, regrading the main apron, reinstalling aircraft tie-down locations, installing new storm drainage, and applying new apron and taxilane pavement markings. The project requires all necessary labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services to fully reconstruct the airport apron. Bidders must submit proposals through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by August 8, 2024, with a pre-bid conference and site walkthrough scheduled prior to the bid due date. The contract demands completion within 90 calendar days of the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day assessed for work remaining after the contract time. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total bid price, with bidders required to submit a bid bond, first-tier subcontractor disclosure, and specific DBE forms. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, including both Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) and federal Davis-Bacon Act rates.

The ITB includes a 4.0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, creating opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses. The project engineer's estimate ranges from $1,100,000 to $1,300,000 for the base bid, with funding provided by the Oregon Department of Aviation. Bidders must prepare a comprehensive Safety Plan Compliance Document (SPCD) that supplements the Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP), detailing specific safety procedures and responsibilities that must be reviewed and approved before work commences. The project requires maintaining airport security, complying with environmental regulations, and implementing a quality control program throughout construction. Contractors must ensure continuous airport operations during the two-phase project, with Runway and Taxiway A remaining open during construction. The successful bidder will be required to provide all necessary bonds, insurance, and closeout documentation prior to final payment. Specific attention must be given to wildlife management, foreign object debris (FOD) control, and adherence to strict safety protocols to minimize disruption to airport operations.