ITB - US30 Priority Curb Ramps

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the US30 Priority Curb Ramps project located in Clatskanie, Columbia County. The procurement seeks one qualified contractor to construct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps at Nehalem and Bel Air Streets on the Lower Columbia River Highway. The project requires comprehensive construction services, including labor, materials, transportation, and equipment for complete project execution. Deliverables include the installation of ADA ramps, temporary traffic control, pavement and curb demolition and reconstruction, pavement markings, and traffic signal modifications. The bid is due on July 12, 2023, with a required Substantial Completion date of October 27, 2023, and a Final Completion date of December 29, 2023. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with consideration given to preferences for Oregon-based businesses and recycled products. Contractors must submit bids through the OregonBuys eProcurement system and comply with requirements related to prevailing wage rates, first-tier subcontractor disclosure, licensing, drug testing, and non-discrimination standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders will be required to meet standard licensing and operational requirements, including drug testing compliance and non-discrimination policies. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the project includes provisions for potential Oregon business preferences. Liquidated damages will be applied for failure to meet the Substantial Completion date. Though a specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documents, the bid tab sheet includes 45 line items with estimated quantities and unit prices for various construction activities, suggesting a comprehensive and potentially substantial project scope. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability in ADA ramp construction, traffic control, pavement work, and environmental management, including potential handling of contaminated soils and groundwater. The project is subject to ODOT's 1200-CA NPDES permit, indicating additional environmental compliance requirements.