I-5 Over Buck Creek Rd. Deck Repair

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a contractor for the I-5 Over Buck Creek Road Deck Repair project located in Douglas County, Oregon. The project involves concrete bridge deck repairs on the southbound lane at the bridge over Buck Creek Road, specifically Structure No. BR07569A at Milepost 162.06. Key deliverables include providing temporary work zone traffic control, temporary work access and containment, bridge removal, concrete bridge deck repair, and installation of permanent traffic control systems. The project requires approximately 19 cubic yards of High Early Strength Concrete (HESC) and involves specialized placement and curing procedures with strict quality control measures. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the OregonBuys system by September 30, 2025, and must include a bid bond of 10% of the total bid amount, first-tier subcontractor disclosures, and comply with state prevailing wage requirements. The project has a substantial completion date of November 21, 2025, and a final completion date of December 22, 2025, with an estimated project start date upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Bidders must be registered in the OregonBuys system and hold a valid Construction Contractors Board license. The project is subject to State Buy America requirements, mandating that steel, iron, and manufactured products be produced in the United States. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must provide evidence of responsibility, including financial capability, past performance, and compliance with tax laws and non-discrimination requirements. The project is state-funded with a cost estimate ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in bridge deck repair, traffic management, and concrete placement techniques, with specific attention to the technical specifications outlined in the Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction 2024 and the 2020 AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. The contract will require comprehensive approach to infrastructure maintenance, including detailed traffic control planning and precise construction methodologies.