Identifier Quarry Chip Rock Production

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking bids on production and delivery of 6,800 cubic yards of graded medium chip aggregate under ITB S-73000-00017541, with bids due August 12, 2026. A Buy Oregon preference applies, providing a 5% price reduction for goods fabricated or processed entirely in Oregon, with an additional 5% preference for Oregon-headquartered or resident bidders.

The aggregate must meet specified grading requirements (sieve-size particle distribution and cleanliness standards detailed in Exhibit A) and may be sourced from a commercial supplier or crushed from ODOT-provided material at the Identifier Quarry, located at US Highway 97 mile post 61.74 in Wasco County near Shaniko. Material must be stockpiled at the quarry site. All delivery and completion must occur by April 25, 2027, following issuance of Notice to Proceed. Extraction is limited to daylight hours Monday through Saturday. Contractors must manage blasting operations under Section 00235 of Special Provisions, submitting a blasting plan 14 days prior to work and providing written notice to the Project Manager and nearby property owners 48 hours in advance. Contractors assume all transportation, handling, and processing costs on an F.O.B. destination basis.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience providing similar goods and services and provide three references for contracts of comparable scope and quantity completed within the last three years. Pricing will be fixed throughout the contract term. Commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1 million per occurrence (annual aggregate $2 million), automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Oregon law are mandatory.

The contract term is one year or upon completion of contractor obligations, whichever is sooner. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. The Notice of Intent to Award will be posted within five business days after bid opening. Submissions are made through OregonBuys eProcurement.