ESB US101 MP325. 2 Fence Replacement (Gold Beach)

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) numbered S-73000-00013881 for a fence replacement project along US Highway 101 in Curry County, specifically at Milepost 325.2 near Gold Beach. The procurement involves removing 215 linear feet of existing fence and installing a new Type 2 fence according to standard drawing RD810, with associated work zone traffic control. Key project deliverables include submitting a Traffic Control Plan and Temporary Pedestrian Accessible Route Plan for approval prior to commencing work. The project is scheduled for substantial and final completion by June 30, 2025, with a bid due date of May 23, 2025. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, considering factors such as Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) licensing, Emerging Small Business (ESB) certification, and contractor performance history. Contractors must submit quotes through the OregonBuys electronic procurement system and comply with prevailing wage rate requirements for public works projects.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Oregon-certified Emerging Small Business (ESB) firms, with a mandatory requirement that the selected contractor perform at least 51% of the labor using their own workforce. The contract includes liquidated damages of $50 per calendar day for each day past the Substantial Completion date. Contractors must provide insurance certificates, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance with specified minimum coverage limits. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the project involves a comprehensive fence replacement with precise technical specifications outlined in the 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction. Prospective bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and comply with Oregon business registration regulations. The project emphasizes high-quality workmanship, requiring first-quality materials and adherence to the highest commercial practices throughout the fence replacement process.