ESB - Culvert Trash Rack Fabrication

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) for the ESB - Culvert Trash Rack Fabrication Project located in Morrow County. The procurement specifically seeks the welding, fabrication, and delivery of culvert trash racks to the ODOT Ontario maintenance station. Technical specifications require trash racks constructed without cross-braces, with a maximum bar spacing of 6 inches on center, utilizing materials such as galvanized or powder-coated steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. The project involves fabricating six 36-inch and four 60-inch trash racks, with detailed design specifications outlined in Exhibit 2 Plans. The bid submission deadline is July 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM, and contractors must submit their quotes through the OregonBuys eProcurement system. ODOT intends to award the contract to the prospective contractor whose offer best serves the agency's interests, with selection criteria including responsiveness, performance record, and lowest bid price.

This procurement is exclusively restricted to contractors certified as an Emerging Small Business (ESB) under Oregon's ESB Assistance Program. Qualifying contractors must perform at least 51% of the labor using their own workforce and comply with all ESB program requirements. The contract has a Substantial and Final Completion Date of December 16, 2024. Based on the bid tabulation, total bid prices for the project range from $23,600 to $61,200, with Hayes Construction Services Inc. being the apparent lowest bidder at $24,496.00 for the entire project. The contract will be awarded as an intermediate procurement under Oregon state law, with payment based on actual, measured quantities. The sample services agreement indicates that the contractor must adhere to various state and federal regulations, including non-discrimination provisions and the Oregon False Claims Act, and will be subject to specific contract closeout and compliance requirements.