Invitation to Bid: The Construction of Asphalt Concrete Resurfacing of Various Marion County Roads

Marion County, Oregon is seeking bids for a public works project involving the construction of asphalt concrete resurfacing on various county roads. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) #PW1336-23 was released on March 27, 2023, with specific road segments including Lardon Rd NE, State St SE, 62nd Ave SE, Macleay Rd SE, Culver Dr SE, and 74th Ave SE/75th Ave SE. Bidders were required to submit their proposals electronically through the Marion County Procurement Collaboration Portal by April 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM PDT, with questions due by April 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM PDT. The project involves comprehensive road resurfacing, including activities such as temporary removable tape installation, portable changeable message signs, flagging, pilot car services, pavement removal, aggregate shoulder work, asphalt concrete paving, striping, and mailbox support replacement. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the evaluation based on comprehensive bid submissions and compliance with project specifications.

Three bidders participated in the procurement process: Knife River Corporation - Northwest, North Santiam Paving, and Roy Houck Construction, LLC. The bid amounts ranged from $3,353,650.85 to $4,289,857.65, with Roy Houck Construction, LLC ultimately receiving the Notice of Intent to Award. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Bidders were required to submit bid certifications, and some were expected to provide bid bonds and drug and alcohol certifications. The procurement process allowed for a seven-calendar-day protest period following the Notice of Intent to Award, during which offerors could challenge the county's decision in accordance with Marion County's Public Contracting Rules. While specific funding sources were not detailed, the project appears to be a standard public infrastructure improvement initiative funded through county resources.