ESB Fencing Project - Hwy 30 Milepost 36. 8 Stockpile Fencing

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued a Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) for an Emerging Small Business (ESB) Fencing Project located at Highway 30 Milepost 36.8 Stockpile Site in Baker County. The project involves the removal of approximately 1,297 feet of existing fencing and the installation of 1,350 feet of new perimeter fencing, constructed entirely within ODOT property boundaries. Specific deliverables include installing a 1-5W fence with wooden stays, utilizing all-metal fence components, and implementing a 40-foot double gate. The project requires contractors to obtain underground utility locates and complete substantial work by June 1, 2023, with final completion by June 15, 2023. The competitive quote submission must be made through the OregonBuys eProcurement system, with the original bid due date of February 15, 2023. Payment will be based on actual measured quantities, and the project scope encompasses all necessary labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services required for complete project execution.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively reserved for Emerging Small Business (ESB) contractors certified by the State of Oregon, with strict requirements that the selected firm must perform at least 51% of the labor using its own workforce. The project is part of the Emerging Small Business Assistance Program under Oregon Revised Statutes 200.160 through 200.200, which creates specific participation guidelines for small businesses. Preliminary bid results indicate six bidders submitted quotes, with prices ranging from $27,499.00 to $64,343.00, and Hamilton Excavation LLC presenting the lowest bid. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid range suggests a project budget between $25,000 and $65,000. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for failure to meet the substantial completion date, and requires compliance with public improvement contracting laws, nondiscrimination requirements, certified payroll standards, and environmental compliance regulations.