ESB - Interstate 5 MP 52 to 55: Clear Zone Tree Removal

The Oregon Department of Transportation is requesting competitive quotes on Interstate 5 tree and limb removal from milepost 52 to 55 in Jackson County, with quotes due October 8, 2026, and a mandatory pre-quote conference on October 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the northbound shoulder near milepost 52. This solicitation is restricted exclusively to contractors certified by the State of Oregon as Emerging Small Businesses (ESBs) under COBID guidelines, and failure to attend the pre-quote conference will result in quote rejection.

The scope includes clearing trees and limbs to improve sight distance, trimming and removing marked trees, establishing clear zones for signage and no-work zones, and disposing of all removed materials within specified areas as directed. Selected ESB contractors must perform at least 51 percent of labor using their own workforce.

Quotes must be submitted electronically through the OregonBuys system. Final completion is required by December 15, 2026, with the project start date to follow issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages apply for failure to meet the substantial completion date and for lane closures exceeding allowed limits.

Bid security equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount is required, submitted as a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or irrevocable letter of credit. The selected offeror must obtain performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the awarded contract price and certificates of insurance before contract execution. Offerors must hold a current State Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license and a Public Works bond filed with the CCB before commencing work. The contract is subject to prevailing wage rate requirements established by the Bureau of Labor and Industries for BOLI Region 8 (Josephine County) effective September 3, 2026. Award is made to the responsible offeror submitting the responsive quote with the lowest total price.