N Mountain Ave Overlay - ITB (2021-03)

The City of Ashland, located in Jackson County, Oregon, is soliciting bids for the N Mountain Avenue Overlay Project (ITB 2021-03), a comprehensive roadway improvement initiative covering approximately 0.75 miles of street from Hersey Street to Interstate 5. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a public works construction project involving asphalt overlay, cold plane pavement removal, and replacement of non-ADA compliant handicap access ramps. Bidders must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and demonstrate the capability to complete the project within 60 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with a project completion date of June 30, 2026. The bid submission deadline is September 23, 2025, at 2:00:00 pm PDT, with bid opening occurring in the Siskiyou Room of the Community Development and Engineering Services Building. Evaluation criteria will focus on determining bidders as responsible and responsive, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Mandatory requirements include a 10% bid bond, performance and payment bonds, and compliance with prevailing wage regulations. The project involves multiple construction stages, including traffic control, erosion control, roadway reconstruction, and landscaping.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. First-tier subcontractor disclosure is required for contracts exceeding $100,000, indicating potential opportunities for subcontractor participation. While specific budget figures are not explicitly stated in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. The project is locally funded and will involve extensive roadway infrastructure improvements, including full depth pavement reconstruction, ADA ramp installations, sidewalk improvements, and drainage system enhancements. The engineering plans detail precise specifications for roadway sections, including aggregate base layers, asphalt concrete pavement, and pedestrian accessibility improvements. Additional project features include traffic safety upgrades such as rectangular rapid flashing beacons and pedestrian crossing enhancements. The project documents indicate a construction timeline beginning in 2025, with projected completion in 2026, involving approximately 10,586 cubic yards of excavation and comprehensive infrastructure modernization.