ER 2025 I-5 SB MP 109. 5 (Serpentine Rockfall) Gabion Wall Repairs

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to repair and realign a gabion wall damaged by rockfall near Milepost 109.5 Southbound on Interstate 5 in Douglas County. The project requires supplying materials, equipment, labor, and performing incidental work to address infrastructure damage caused by a rockfall incident. Key deliverables include removing and replacing damaged gabion baskets, realigning displaced baskets, refilling baskets with approved material, temporarily relocating concrete barriers, and installing three new concrete barrier sections. A mandatory pre-quote conference is scheduled for September 25, 2025, at the project site, with competitive quotes to be submitted through the OregonBuys web-based eProcurement system. The project has a substantial completion target of November 21, 2025, and a final completion deadline of December 22, 2025, with liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Contractors must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and comply with prevailing wage requirements from both the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) and federal Davis-Bacon standards. The solicitation requires contractors to demonstrate experience with comparable projects and submit comprehensive documentation including insurance certificates and business registry information.

The contract does not appear to have specific small business set-aside provisions or restrictions on organizational type, though it does include standard non-discrimination and equal opportunity requirements. Contractors must comply with comprehensive environmental protection guidelines, particularly regarding water quality and pollutant prevention, with specific attention to material handling and erosion control. Insurance requirements are detailed, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is funded through a combination of state and federal sources and is classified as an intermediate procurement exceeding $50,000. The project will be conducted using the 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, with the primary project contact being Randy Camp, Transportation & Operations Maintenance Manager, who can be reached at Randy.CAMP@odot.oregon.gov or (541) 580-2539. Notably, materials from the rockfall cannot be used as gabion fill due to the presence of naturally occurring asbestos, which may impact material sourcing and disposal requirements for potential bidders.