Gravel Road Paving Project â? ? Phase 1 Multiple Streets

Klamath County, Oregon is seeking bids for a Gravel Road Paving Project - Phase 1 involving multiple streets, with proposals due on October 14, 2025. The procurement focuses on comprehensive road infrastructure improvement, specifically targeting the excavation of existing gravel roads and constructing new asphalt pavement sections. Project scope encompasses critical roadway transformation activities including traffic control, systematic excavation, removal of existing structures and obstructions, placement of aggregate base, asphalt pavement installation in roadway and driveway transitions, utility structure adjustments, and longitudinal pavement markings. Bidders must be licensed contractors compliant with Oregon state regulations, including prevailing wage requirements, workers' compensation standards, and construction contractor board registration. The project is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2026, with final payment readiness anticipated by April 14, 2026, and includes provisions for potential contract adjustments and liquidated damages of $250 per day for project delays.

The contract requires a 10% bid security and mandates that bidders submit comprehensive documentation including subcontractor lists, qualifications statements, and evidence of insurance and licensing. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must demonstrate technical competence and regulatory compliance. The bid package utilizes a unit price bidding structure with estimated quantities for various work items such as mobilization, traffic control, inlet protection, earthwork, aggregate base, and asphalt concrete pavement. Though the exact budget range is not specified, the project will be funded by the local government, suggesting a publicly financed infrastructure improvement initiative. Performance and payment bonds will be required, indicating the project's significant scale and the municipality's risk mitigation strategy. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation to ensure full compliance with technical specifications and local government procurement requirements.