ER OR138W MP 16. 47A & MP 15. 65A Marvin Hill Culvert Repair Project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has posted a state and local contract opportunity for the ER OR138W MP 16.47A & MP 15.65A Marvin Hill Culvert Repair Project located in Douglas County. This emergency relief project involves repairing two existing culverts crossing OR138W, removing displaced landslide material, and constructing a rock buttress using Stone Embankment Material. Key project deliverables include temporary work zone traffic control, erosion and sediment control measures, culvert pipe removal and installation, inlet construction, concrete curb construction, aggregate base and shoulder work, asphalt concrete pavement installation, and permanent seeding. The project requires substantial completion by September 15, 2025, with final completion by October 15, 2025. Bids must be submitted through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by August 19, 2025, with no pre-bid conference scheduled. Contractors must comply with 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, provide professional engineering certifications, and meet specific obligations to an adjacent property owner, including maintaining driveway access and constructing a new concrete inlet.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does include several important compliance requirements. Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond and will be required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price upon award. The project is eligible for FHWA Emergency Relief Program reimbursement and is subject to federal-aid contracting requirements, including State Buy America requirements and prevailing wage regulations. Contractors must carry commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, as well as commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. Liquidated damages are set at $800 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the project, which includes multiple culvert repairs, roadway reconstruction, and environmental restoration, suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors must be prepared to pay the higher of BOLI or Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates and maintain appropriate certifications and bonding.