ESB US26 & Hwy 35 Maintenance Stockpile Yard Paving

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a certified Emerging Small Business (ESB) contractor to complete paving work at the Maintenance Stockpile Site located at the junction of US26 and Highway 35 in Clackamas County. The project involves installing a 2-inch depth overlay with Level 3 ACP paving, including work inside a sand shed, with ODOT handling preparatory tasks such as sweeping and taper grinding. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services necessary for project completion, adhering to ODOT's 2024 Standard Specifications. Key technical requirements include maintaining a minimum compaction of 91% of MAMD, submitting an ODOT-approved asphalt mix design seven days before the pre-construction meeting, and providing weigh slips for each ACP material load. The project has a firm completion deadline of June 30, 2025, with work restricted to weekdays from sunrise to sunset, excluding holidays unless specifically approved by the project manager. Quotes must be submitted through the OregonBuys system by March 6, 2025, with no public quote opening scheduled.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified Emerging Small Business firms, with a requirement that the selected contractor perform at least 51% of labor using their own workforce. Contractors must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and comply with Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) prevailing wage requirements for Region 2 when the contract exceeds $50,000. Insurance requirements are substantial, including commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate, commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance with coverage limits of at least $500,000 per accident. The contract includes retainage provisions allowing ODOT to withhold up to 5% of payment amounts, with potential reduction or elimination after 50% project completion. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves a comprehensive paving infrastructure improvement at a state maintenance facility, suggesting a potentially significant investment in local transportation infrastructure.