ESB OR229 MP18 Landslide Debris Cleanup

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking competitive quotes for the ESB OR229 MP18 Landslide Debris Cleanup project located in Lincoln County. The procurement involves a comprehensive debris removal effort along Oregon Highway 229 near Mile Post 17.8, with contractors responsible for clearing approximately 250 cubic yards of debris including rock, boulders, logs, and root wads. Work must be completed between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with no work permitted on weekends or state holidays, and a project completion deadline of June 30, 2022. All contractors are required to visit the project site prior to submitting a quote and must provide all necessary labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for the debris cleanup. The bid submission deadline was April 5, 2022, with quotes to be submitted through the OregonBuys eProcurement system. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing to be submitted as a lump sum for the entire debris removal project. Evaluation criteria include compliance with prevailing wage requirements, adherence to ODOT's Conflict of Interest Guidelines, and compliance with Title VI non-discrimination provisions.

This procurement is specifically restricted to Emerging Small Businesses (ESBs) certified by the State of Oregon, with only qualified ESB firms eligible to compete for the contract. Four contractors submitted bids for the project, with bid prices ranging from $12,500 to $69,500, and O'Malley Brothers Corporation submitting the lowest bid at $12,500. The contract includes a 5% retainage provision, which may be deposited in an interest-bearing escrow account or replaced with acceptable bonds, securities, or a surety bond. Successful bidders must provide additional documentation including tax ID numbers, certificates of insurance, a responsibility inquiry form, and conflict of interest disclosure forms. Contractors must be authorized to do business in Oregon and may need to submit an IRS Form W-9 and an Oregon Nonresident Bidder Form if applicable. The procurement process ensures that only qualified, certified ESB vendors can participate, with the intent of supporting small and emerging businesses in the state's contracting ecosystem.