ESB ESB D3 OR22E MP 22-62 Delineators Project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued a Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) for the ESB D3 OR22E MP 22-62 Delineators Project located in Marion County. The procurement involves supplying material, labor, and equipment to install approximately 1,410 delineators on both sides of OR22 between milepost 22-62. The project requires complete replacement of damaged or non-straight delineators with new installations, with a Substantial Completion date of February 24, 2023, and a Final Completion date of March 10, 2023. Prospective contractors must submit quotes through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by October 12, 2022, at 11:30 AM. The primary evaluation criteria include being a responsive and responsible Emerging Small Business (ESB) contractor, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder. All work must comply with 2021 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, prevailing wage rate requirements, and include comprehensive documentation including insurance certificates and tax information.

This procurement is exclusively restricted to Emerging Small Business (ESB) contractors certified by the State of Oregon, with a specific requirement that the selected contractor must perform at least 51% of the labor using its own workforce. The contract falls under the Emerging Small Business Assistance Program as defined in Oregon Revised Statute. Potential contractors must be prepared to provide performance and payment bonds, meet specific insurance requirements, and comply with a qualifying drug testing program. The bid tabulation indicates potential contract values ranging from $112,260.00 to $184,043.92, with five contractors submitting bids: Coastal Construction Services LLC, K&B Quality Excavating LLC, Cartello Construction Inc, Hybrid Construction LLC, and Hueckman Contracting LLC. Liquidated damages are set at $300 per day for project delays, and the contract will incorporate various state and federal compliance requirements, including disadvantaged business enterprise participation guidelines.