Manzanita Northbound and Southbound Rest Area Paving Maintenance Improvements

The State of Oregon Travel Information Council (TIC) is requesting bids for pavement removal and replacement, signing, and striping at the Manzanita Northbound and Southbound Rest Area on Interstate 5 at mile post 62.8 in Josephine County, with bids due June 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. No set-asides or local preferences are identified.

The scope includes cold-plane removal of approximately 37,200 square yards of pavement at various depths; placement of 6,500 tons of Level 4 asphalt concrete pavement with PG70-22ER binder; longitudinal pavement markings totaling 21,500 linear feet; and installation of 12 disabled parking legends and 6 arrow legends. Work must commence within 14 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required by August 15, 2026 and final completion by August 30, 2026. Liquidated damages are $500 per day for failure to meet the substantial completion date.

The project estimate is $925,000 to $950,000, funded through state resources. The estimated contract term spans from notice to proceed through final completion on August 30, 2026. Bidders must be registered with Oregon's Construction Contractors Board (CCB), comply with prevailing wage rates for BOLI Region 8, and submit bid security equal to 10 percent of the bid amount. The apparent successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the awarded contract amount and proof of insurance. Award goes to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive base bid. Questions are due June 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. All bids must be submitted electronically through OregonBuys, with first-tier subcontractor disclosures required within two working hours after bid opening if not included in the initial submission. Contact Heather Swanson, Rest Area Administrator, at heather.swanson@tic.oregon.gov or 503-378-2178.