ITB - major bridge maintenance old youngs BAY pile and cap repair project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform major bridge maintenance on the Old Youngs Bay Bridge located in Clatsop County, Oregon. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) details a comprehensive bridge rehabilitation project involving repairs to multiple bridge bents (specifically Bents 5, 11, 13, 17, and 39), which includes replacing timber pile caps, installing new steel pipe posts, repairing existing timber piles, and conducting structural maintenance. Key deliverables include precise technical specifications for materials, coating applications, and construction methods with strict environmental and safety protocols. The project requires electronic bid submissions through the OregonBuys system, with bids due on August 14, 2025, and a required substantial completion date of February 27, 2026, with final completion by March 13, 2026. Bidders must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and comply with prevailing wage rate requirements. The work is permitted Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with specific load restrictions limiting construction vehicles to 45,000 pounds per 1,000 square feet of bridge surface area.

The contract has specific requirements for participation, including compliance with state Buy America provisions mandating that steel, iron, coatings, and manufactured products be produced in the United States. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the awarded contract price. The project includes liquidated damages of $700 per calendar day for missed substantial completion dates. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must submit various certifications including tax law compliance, drug-testing requirements, and non-discrimination provisions. The project involves careful environmental considerations, with work schedules designed to avoid commercial gillnet fishing seasons and protect juvenile salmon populations. Although the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project, including multiple bridge bents, specialized repair work, and extensive environmental protections, suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The bid pricing form includes 29 line items covering temporary traffic control, structural steel maintenance, pile and post replacements, surface preparation, and coating applications.