ESB ODOT Baker Hwy 7 Crack Seal

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in District 13 is soliciting competitive quotes for a highway crack sealing project located in Baker County along Highway 7 between mileposts 24.9-50.5. The procurement (ITB No. S-73000-00012331) requires a qualified contractor to supply all labor, equipment, machinery, materials, and traffic control for repairing and resealing cracks in flexible pavements, covering approximately 102,400 linear feet of roadway. Specific technical requirements include heating sealant materials between 280-400 degrees Fahrenheit, sealing cracks 1/8" or wider, and maintaining two separate work zones with 22' horizontal clearance for oversized loads. The project has strict timeline parameters, with work to commence after April 1, 2025, and requiring substantial completion by June 10, 2025, with final completion by June 15, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, contractor performance history, and lowest price among qualified bidders. Quotes must be submitted through the OregonBuys system by January 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with the Project Manager being Allen Jensen.

This procurement is specifically designated as an Emerging Small Business (ESB) set-aside opportunity, restricted to contractors certified by Oregon's Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). Selected contractors must perform at least 51% of labor using their own workforce and maintain a public works bond as required by Oregon law. Contractors must be licensed with the State of Oregon Construction Contractors Board prior to quote submission and adhere to BOLI wage requirements for Region 13. The project has a total estimated value of $73,036.00, with the lowest bidder being Coastal Construction Services, whose bid includes $2,500 for mobilization, $5,000 for traffic control, and $0.64 per linear foot for crack sealing. The contract requires specific insurance coverage, including $1 million per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability, with a potential 5% retainage on progress payments. Liquidated damages of $600 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion date.