ESB - ODOT La Grande I-84 -Crack Seal

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in District 13 is seeking a qualified contractor to perform crack sealing services on Interstate 84 between mile posts 254.5 and 259.5, covering approximately 258,000 linear feet of roadway in Umatilla County. The procurement, identified as ITB No. S-73000-00012391, requires the selected vendor to supply all labor, equipment, machinery, materials, and traffic control necessary to repair and reseal cracks in flexible pavements. Key deliverables include preparing and sealing approximately 10,000 linear feet per 10-hour shift, using approved sealant materials heated between 280-400 degrees Fahrenheit, and focusing on cracks 1/8 inch or wider while excluding alligator areas. The project has a defined timeline, with work to commence after March 1, 2025, and substantial completion required by June 15, 2025, with a final completion date of June 20, 2025. Bid submissions were due on January 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM through the OregonBuys system, with evaluation criteria emphasizing the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all project requirements.

This procurement is specifically designated as an Emerging Small Business (ESB) opportunity, restricting participation to contractors certified by the State of Oregon as an ESB. To qualify, the selected contractor must perform at least 51% of the labor using their own workforce and be licensed with the State of Oregon Construction Contractors Board. The project will be subject to BOLI prevailing wage rates for Union County, Region 13, and requires specific insurance coverages, including $2 million per occurrence in Commercial General Liability, $1 million in Commercial Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation Insurance. Based on the bid tabulation, CommSurfPro submitted the lowest bid of $123,280.00, which includes $13,000 for mobilization, $4,500 for traffic control, and $0.41 per linear foot for crack sealing. Liquidated damages of $600 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion date, and a 5% retainage may be withheld from progress payments. The contract will require compliance with the 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction and maintaining a 22-foot horizontal clearance for oversized load traffic mobility.