ESB - I-84 Baker Crack Seal 2024

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a contractor for the ESB - I-84 Baker Crack Seal 2024 project, a roadway maintenance initiative located in District 13 spanning I-84 from Milepost 313 to 318 in Baker County. The procurement is structured as a Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) for comprehensive crack sealing services, which include providing all necessary labor, equipment, machinery, materials, and traffic control to repair and reseal cracks in flexible pavements on both eastbound and westbound lanes. The project requires sealing approximately 135,000 linear feet of roadway, with work to be completed between April 1, 2024 and September 27, 2024. Contractors must submit quotes through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by January 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with ODOT intending to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Technical specifications mandate that the selected contractor have a responsible party on-site, mark completed quantities, adhere to the contract schedule, and follow manufacturer recommendations for sealant application.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for businesses certified as an Emerging Small Business (ESB) under Oregon's ESB Assistance Program, with a specific requirement that the awarded contractor must perform at least 51% of the labor using their own workforce. The contract will be awarded to Hybrid Construction LLC, whose bid of $0.83 per linear foot totals $112,050.00 for the entire project. Prospective contractors must be licensed with the State of Oregon Construction Contractors Board and comply with prevailing wage rate requirements. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages, mandatory certifications, and required insurance coverage, with contractors required to submit payment and performance bonds. Subcontractor information must be disclosed, and bidders must adhere to Oregon's nondiscrimination requirements. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, and bidders are expected to independently inspect the project sites prior to submitting their quotes.