I-5 Bear Creek Scour ER

The I-5 Bear Creek Scour ER project is an emergency repair procurement managed by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for Jackson County, focusing on infrastructure restoration along Bear Creek Greenway. The project involves placing riprap scour protection between Bear Creek Greenway and Bear Creek to prevent further erosion and rebuilding a section of pathway impacted by construction. Specific deliverables include 100 cubic yards of fill and removal in waters of the U.S. or State, 113 cubic yards of loose riprap, 820 cubic yards of keyed riprap, and 425 square yards of filter blanket. The project requires contractors to be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and comply with prevailing wage rate requirements under both BOLI and Davis-Bacon Act standards. Key project dates include substantial in-water work completion by September 15, 2023, all other work by October 15, 2023, and final completion by November 1, 2023. Bids must be submitted through the OregonBuys eProcurement system prior to the bid opening, with no pre-bid conference scheduled. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price, with a required bid security of 10% of the total bid.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The preliminary bid results indicate Laduke Construction, LLC of Central Point, Oregon, submitted the apparent low bid of $813,823.90. The project is funded through the Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program, though specific funding amounts are not detailed. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, and there are no noted requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. Bidders must submit additional documentation including licensing information, addendum acknowledgement, recycled products certification, and certifications of compliance with tax laws, drug testing, and non-discrimination laws. The in-water work period is strictly limited from June 15th to September 15th, and contractors must submit a Temporary Water Management Plan at least 5 days before beginning work in regulated areas. A pre-work meeting with the Agency, Contractor, and other stakeholders is mandatory at least 8 days prior to implementing water management work.