New Youngs Bay Bridge Deck Testing

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive bridge deck testing and assessment for the New Youngs Bay Bridge located on US101 at Milepost 4.91 in Clatsop County. The procurement involves extracting 16 deck cores, performing a delamination survey, conducting a reinforcement depth survey using ground penetrating radar (GPR), and executing related bridge deck investigation services. The contractor must complete all work within 12 consecutive calendar days, with work restricted to night hours from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning. Key deliverables include core sample collection, deck patching, traffic control, chain dragging, and comprehensive data processing in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards. The project has a specific completion deadline of June 5, 2025, and quotes must be submitted electronically through the OregonBuys e-procurement system by April 25, 2025. Bidders are required to provide three references for comparable projects completed in the last four years and will be evaluated based on the lowest price submission that meets all requirements or the quote that best serves ODOT's interests.

While no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal is set for this particular procurement, ODOT maintains an overall DBE participation goal of 15.37% for FHWA-funded contracts. The contract will be funded through ODOT and is part of a broader bridge preservation and assessment initiative. Potential bidders must submit various post-award documentation, including certificates of insurance, a responsibility inquiry form, and maintain proper business registration. The contract pricing is structured across nine line items, including administration, mobilization, coring, patching, traffic control, stand-by time, and data processing. The total contract price will be determined by the unit prices submitted by the winning contractor, with the bridge deck spanning 16,364 square yards and measuring approximately 4,208 feet in length, 35 feet in width, and 6-7 inches in depth. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the testing and assessment suggests a significant investment in bridge infrastructure maintenance and evaluation.