ITB - Cape Blanco Runway and Electrical Rehabilitation (Re-bid)

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), on behalf of the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV), is seeking a qualified contractor to perform runway and electrical rehabilitation at the Cape Blanco State Airport in Curry County, Oregon. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) covers a comprehensive project involving runway reconstruction, electrical system upgrades, and associated infrastructure improvements. Specific deliverables include reconstructing the 75-foot wide center section of the runway, installing new pavement, implementing electrical systems such as elevated runway and taxiway edge lights, lighted runway hold signs, a rotating beacon, and a wind cone. The project requires a contractor with expertise in airport infrastructure rehabilitation and electrical system installation. The bid includes a base bid and two additive alternates, with key project dates mandating project start within 10 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion within 90 calendar days, and Final Completion within 21 calendar days after Substantial Completion. Bids must be submitted through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by October 12, 2023, with a pre-bid conference held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations, with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal set at 0%. Bidders must be registered in OregonBuys and possess a valid Oregon Construction Contractors Board license. The total project bid amount is estimated at $3,920,118.20, covering the base bid and additive alternatives. Contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, meet state prevailing wage requirements, and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations. Liquidated damages will be assessed for failure to meet the Substantial Completion date. The project is funded through state sources and is designed to improve the airport's infrastructure, supporting both current general aviation needs and potential future larger aircraft operations. Successful bidders must demonstrate the capability to complete the comprehensive rehabilitation work, including complex electrical and pavement infrastructure installations, within the specified timeframe and quality standards.