ESB D5 OR126 MP 25-48 Delineators Project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued a Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) for the ESB D5 OR126 MP 25-48 Delineators Project located in Lane County. The project involves supplying materials, labor, and equipment to install approximately 810 Type 1 delineators on both sides of OR126 between milepost 25 and 48. The specific deliverables include complete installation of highway delineators with a Substantial Completion date of February 24, 2023, and a Final Completion date of March 10, 2023. Quotes must be submitted through the OregonBuys system by October 12, 2022, at the specified bid opening time. Payment will be made based on actual measured quantities, and the project requires precise compliance with all technical specifications and installation requirements. The work will take place in BOLI Region 5, with liquidated damages of $300 per day for missing the Substantial Completion date.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Oregon-certified Emerging Small Business (ESB) vendors under Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 200.160 through ORS 200.200. To be eligible, contractors must be officially certified as an ESB and must perform at least 51 percent of the labor using their own workforce. The preliminary bid results indicate five potential contractors submitted quotes, with total bid amounts ranging from $63,990 to $125,842.09. The contract is subject to various compliance requirements, including Oregon False Claims Act adherence and potential DBE/ESD participation guidelines. While no incumbent vendor is specifically identified, the competitive quote process allows for multiple qualified ESB firms to compete for the contract. The project represents an opportunity for small businesses to participate in a state transportation infrastructure improvement initiative, with the total project value estimated within the aforementioned bid range.