MIM Grinding and Paving I-5 MP 34-36

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is soliciting bids for a pavement preservation project on Interstate 5 between mileposts 34-36 in Jackson County, involving a two-inch deep inlay and comprehensive roadway surface improvement. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is for a public works contract requiring specialized highway construction services, with specific technical requirements including grinding, paving, road marker placement, and pavement striping. Bidders must be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board and submit proposals through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by March 25, 2025. The project has strict performance timelines, with a substantial completion date of May 15, 2025, and a final completion date of May 31, 2025. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with mandatory compliance involving prevailing wage rates, non-discrimination certifications, tax law compliance, and drug-testing program verification. Contractors must submit performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price, with liquidated damages of $600 per calendar day for failing to meet the substantial completion deadline.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though ODOT demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion in its procurement processes. Bidders are required to disclose first-tier subcontractors furnishing labor or materials valued at 5% of the total contract price or at least $15,000. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project necessitates comprehensive integration with existing highway infrastructure, requiring precise coordination with traffic management and utility systems. Contractors must use PG76-22ER grade asphalt cement and comply with ODOT's 2024 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. Although the exact project budget is not explicitly stated in the documents, the detailed bid pricing form suggests a comprehensive scope of work involving multiple line items including mobilization, temporary work zone traffic control, pavement removal, asphalt materials, road markers, rumble strips, and pavement markings. The project is state-funded and requires strict adherence to technical specifications and quality control measures.