ESB OR 140 Closure Gates

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking an Emerging Small Business (ESB)-certified contractor to complete the ESB OR 140 Closure Gates project in Lake and Harney Counties. The procurement involves supplying labor, materials, equipment, and traffic control for fabricating, constructing foundations, and installing two road closure gates and associated road closure signs along OR 140 Warner Highway between mile posts 38 and 66. Specific deliverables include aluminum gates manufactured from alloy 6061-T6, custom fold-up road signs, and installation of gate posts with breakaway assemblies. The project requires substantial completion by February 1, 2026, with final completion by February 15, 2026. Contractors must submit competitive quotes through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by the specified bid opening date, provide three references for comparable projects completed within the past four years, and comply with 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsive bid, valid Construction Contractors Board licensure, and satisfactory performance history.

This procurement is exclusively restricted to contractors certified as Emerging Small Businesses through the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), with contractors required to perform at least 51 percent of labor using their own workforce. Contractors must maintain performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value, with required insurance coverages including $1 million per occurrence for commercial general liability and $500,000 for workers' compensation. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves creating new infrastructure for seasonal road closures. Liquidated damages are set at $300 per calendar day for failing to meet substantial completion dates. Though a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves multiple line items including mobilization, traffic control, closure gates, sign support footings, steel tube sign supports, and standard aluminum signs, suggesting a moderate-scale infrastructure investment.