ESB - Crane Curve Stockpile Trash Removal

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to facilitate the removal of trash from the Crane Curve Stockpile site, located 27 miles Southeast of Burns on Highway 442 or OR 78 at milepost 26.8. The project requires complete removal and disposal of all illegally dumped debris, including electronic waste, tires, and other materials from the site. Contractors must provide all necessary management, supervision, labor, materials, and equipment for comprehensive debris removal and disposal, ensuring environmental compliance and obtaining required permits. Site visits are highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Joe Arnold at 541-589-3853. The project has a substantial completion date of June 10, 2025, and a final completion date of June 15, 2025. The bid closing date is March 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM, and the procurement will be evaluated based on responsiveness to requirements and lowest bid pricing. Contractors must be prepared to perform all necessary site cleanup, screening, and disposal of materials in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Emerging Small Business (ESB) firms under Oregon Revised Statute, with specific requirements that the selected contractor must perform at least 51% of the labor using their own workforce. Interested bidders must be licensed with the State of Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) and comply with Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) wage requirements for Harney County, Region 14. For contracts exceeding $50,000, contractors must meet prevailing wage rates and public works bond requirements. Insurance specifications include Commercial General Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence with a $2 million aggregate limit, Commercial Automobile Liability coverage of $1 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation Insurance with coverage limits of at least $500,000 per accident. The contract will allow for retainage of up to 5% of progress payments, and the final award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified qualifications and requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive site cleanup of a documented waste area.