Erickson Avenue Waterline Replacement (2nd Street to 5th Street)

The City of Beaverton, Oregon is requesting bids on the Erickson Avenue Waterline Replacement project (2nd Street to 5th Street) under Invitation to Bid 27-009, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under ORS 279C.800 to 279C.875 and the Davis-Bacon Act, and bidders must comply with the City's Good Faith Effort Program requiring contact with a minimum of three COBID-certified subcontractors for each Division of Work at least seven calendar days before bid opening; non-compliance incurs liquidated damages of $1,000 per violation.

The scope includes replacing approximately 1,060 linear feet of 1940s-era 8-inch cast iron water main with new ductile iron pipe (1,020 feet of 12-inch and 40 feet of 8-inch), plus two system connections, one fire hydrant assembly, two water services, and associated valves and fittings within a residential roadway adjacent to Beaverton High School. Contractors must coordinate with the high school site contractor, which is currently undergoing renovations, to maintain access throughout construction. Bidders must hold Oregon Construction Contractors Board or State Landscape Contractors Board licensure.

The estimated project cost is between $300,000 and $400,000. The contract term runs from Notice to Proceed through project completion with warranty obligations. Notice to Proceed is estimated for December 15, 2026, with Substantial Completion targeted for February 15, 2027. A 10% bid guaranty is required; Performance and Payment Bonds equal to the total contract sum plus a 25% maintenance and warranty bond are mandated.

Questions are due October 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses by October 16. First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Forms are due by 4:00 p.m. on the bid due date. The apparent low bidder must submit the Good Faith Effort contact log and solicitation letters by 2:00 p.m. the day after bid opening. Bid opening is virtual via Zoom on October 21. City Council award is scheduled for November 17, 2026.