ESB - Crack Seal US 395 2024

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued a Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) for the ESB - Crack Seal US 395 2024 project, which involves repairing and resealing pavement cracks on US 395 from Mile points 40.38 to 67.60 in District 14, located in Harney County. The project requires the contractor to supply all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to perform crack sealing work according to the 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction. ODOT will provide the crack sealing material for the contractor's use, and the work will involve measuring and sealing cracks in linear feet, with an estimated quantity of 68,000 linear feet. The project has a defined timeline, with a start date no earlier than April 15, 2024, and a substantial and final completion date of October 31, 2024. Contractors must comply with traffic control requirements, accommodate oversize loads, and apply crack sealing material within specific temperature parameters (40F to 130F). The bid submission deadline is April 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM, and the contract will be awarded based on competitive quotes.

This procurement is specifically restricted to certified Emerging Small Businesses (ESB) under the Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 200.160 through ORS 200.200, with mandatory requirements that the selected contractor perform at least 51% of the labor using their own workforce. Only quotes from certified ESB firms will be considered for contract award. The preliminary bid results indicate three bidders: Coastal Construction Services LLC, Commsurf Pro, and Strong Contracting, with bid prices ranging from $66,000 to $96,040. Coastal Construction Services LLC appears to be the intended awardee with a bid of $66,000, which translates to approximately $0.75 per linear foot for crack sealing work. Contractors must also comply with prevailing wage rate requirements and obtain the necessary public works bond before commencing work. Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to achieve substantial completion by the specified date. The project will be funded through ODOT's Emerging Small Business Assistance Program, with payment made based on actual, measured quantities of work completed.