ESB Highway 101 & 42 Guide Sign Replacement

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) for the Highway 101 & 42 Guide Sign Replacement project located in Coos County, Oregon. The procurement involves complete sign replacement work utilizing agency-supplied aluminum signs at the intersection of Highway 101 and OR-42. The project requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for sign removal and installation, including two 12' x 5' extruded aluminum signs. Key deliverables include site review, traffic control, sign removal, new sign installation, and proper disposal of existing signs. The substantial completion date is set for April 30, 2025, with final completion required by May 30, 2025. Quotes must be submitted through the OregonBuys system, with technical specifications detailed in the ODOT Standard Drawing TM675, which outlines precise requirements for aluminum panel construction, mounting details, and hardware specifications.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Emerging Small Businesses (ESB) under ORS 279C.355(1)(g) for public improvement contracts valued at $250,000 or less. The selected ESB must perform at least 51% of the labor using their own workforce and be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. The project is subject to Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) prevailing wage requirements for Region 7 (Coos County) when the contract exceeds $50,000. Contractors must meet specific qualifications, including being licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and registered in OregonBuys. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all outlined requirements. The contract will be administered by ODOT, with Steve Silva designated as the authorized representative for the project.