I-5: Rice Hill Bridge Deck Repairs

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is soliciting bids for the I-5 Rice Hill Bridge Deck Repairs project, located in Douglas County, Oregon. This public works contract involves comprehensive bridge deck removal and reconstruction at Interstate 5 Milepost 148.10, with specific requirements for temporary work zone traffic control, deck removal, and reconstruction using High Early Strength Concrete (HESC). The project scope includes precise installation of concrete deck repairs, totaling approximately 43 cubic yards, with stringent quality control measures, environmental protection guidelines, and specific technical requirements for concrete placement, reinforcement, and surface texturing. Bids must be submitted electronically through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by April 8, 2025, with substantial project completion required by May 23, 2025, and final completion by June 23, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and the lowest total bid price. Bidders must provide a 10% bid security and comply with all project specifications outlined in the 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction.

The contract includes specific participation requirements, including Buy America provisions mandating that steel, iron, coatings, and manufactured products be produced in the United States. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes non-discrimination and diversity and inclusion principles. Contractors must be registered in OregonBuys and submit comprehensive documentation, including bid pricing forms, first-tier subcontractor disclosures, and various certifications. The project will be subject to state prevailing wage rates, with liquidated damages of $700 per calendar day for failing to meet completion dates. Bidders must also comply with Oregon tax laws and drug-testing requirements. Although a specific budget range is not provided in the documents, the detailed bid pricing form suggests a comprehensive project with multiple line items covering traffic management, erosion control, bridge removal, and reconstruction services. Funding appears to be state-based, with no indication of external funding sources.