ITB 12192 Road Improvements at Saddle Mountain State Natural Area

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #12192 for Road Improvements at Saddle Mountain State Natural Area, located in Clatsop County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive road rehabilitation on approximately 1,800 linear feet of roadway, including mobilization, erosion control, traffic control, asphalt milling and removal, base grading, base aggregate placement, hot mix asphalt concrete base and overlay, aggregate shoulder work, and culvert marker installation. The project requires a 16-foot wide roadway with a 2-inch base and 1.5-inch overlay of hot mix asphalt concrete, with specific technical specifications and performance standards. Bidders must submit a complete bid package including bidder information, pricing forms, bid security of 10% of the total bid amount, and first-tier subcontractor disclosure. The bid submission deadline is May 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST, with the project scheduled to start on approximately August 18, 2025, and substantial completion required by October 17, 2025, and final completion by October 24, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on compliance with bid requirements and technical specifications.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, and the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors. The project is anticipated to be funded with state funds and is subject to Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) prevailing wage rates. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day will be applied for failure to complete the project by the substantial completion date. The project has a cost estimate of $1,100,000.00, with payment calculated based on actual measured quantities installed using unit prices for specific work items. Bidders are responsible for providing all temporary facilities, including power, lights, heat, telephone, potable water, portable toilets, and job office at no additional charge to the owner. A reciprocal preference for non-resident bidders may be applied. The contract requires strict adherence to safety measures, park access maintenance, and coordination with park management to minimize public disruption during construction.