Grade, Drain, Surface and Bridge - US-69: From 0. 52 Miles North of SH-165 Interchange, Muskogee

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is requesting bids for a 2.463-mile Grade, Drain, Surface and Bridge project on US-69 extending north from 0.52 miles north of the SH-165 interchange in Muskogee, with bids due June 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. The project is federally funded through the National Highway Performance Program with Buy America and Build America requirements applicable.

The scope encompasses clearing, grubbing, excavation, pavement placement, bridge construction and removal, drainage installation, traffic signals and lighting systems, signing and striping, and temporary traffic control across twelve work sections totaling over 2,400 line items measured in cubic yards, square yards, linear feet, tons, gallons, and individual units. The estimated contract time is 675 calendar days with flexible start provisions allowing work to begin anytime after Notice to Proceed but no later than November 2, 2026. Three critical internal milestones carry incentives: a 375-day milestone for Station 561+00 to 656+00 at $20,000 per day incentive, a railroad bridge removal milestone allowing one weekend at $20,000 per hour incentive, and a 300-day milestone for Station 656+00 to 696+07.50 at $20,000 per day incentive.

Contractors must perform at least 30% of the work using their own organization, with subcontracting permitted up to 70% of contract amount. A 5% proposal guaranty is required. Liquidated damages are assessed based on contract value ranges with daily rates from $300 to $1,800. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements apply specific to Muskogee County and surrounding counties. Fuel price adjustments apply to eligible earthwork items when fluctuations exceed 3% of base price, calculated monthly using diesel fuel indices. The DBE goal is zero for this proposal.

Pre-bid questions are due May 29, 2026, submitted through the ODOT pre-bid email portal. Bidding proposals are available beginning May 21, 2026. Upon award, the successful contractor must execute and return the contract within ten working days.