ESB 2024 District 7 Mailbox Support Replacements

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking qualified contractors for the ESB 2024 District 7 Mailbox Support Replacements project in Deschutes County, specifically targeting the replacement of non-standard mailbox supports with ODOT standard mailbox supports in Region 3. The project requires installing 180 single mailbox supports and 87 multiple mailbox supports, with detailed specifications outlined in the ODOT Mailbox Support Standard Drawings. Contractors must submit quotes through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by December 5, 2024, with a substantial completion date of June 20, 2025, and a final completion date of June 30, 2025. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, Oregon Construction Contractors Board licensing, and a satisfactory performance record. Prospective bidders must carefully review the technical specifications, which include precise installation requirements, mounting heights, and placement relative to roadways, as well as comply with Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) prevailing wage rate requirements.

The contract is exclusively reserved for Emerging Small Businesses (ESBs) certified by the State of Oregon, creating a targeted opportunity for smaller, qualifying contractors. Bidders must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and have a current Oregon business registry number. Nine contractors submitted preliminary bids for this project, with total prices ranging from $38,230.00 to $304,500.00, and unit prices for single mailbox supports varying from $115.00 to $800.00, and multiple mailbox supports ranging from $185.00 to $1,500.00 per unit. Selected contractors will be required to provide documentation including tax ID numbers, certificates of insurance, and a responsibility inquiry form. Non-Oregon domiciled contractors must promptly provide additional information to the Oregon Department of Revenue. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the preliminary bid results suggest a project budget in the range of $40,000 to $305,000.