Notice of Intent to Award E Main Community Park Phase 1

The City of Ashland, located in Jackson County, Oregon, is procuring the East Main Community Park Development Phase 1 project through a competitive bid process. The procurement involves the construction and development of a community park, with bids opened on November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM for Project No. 000742. Four contractors submitted proposals: Vitus Construction Inc., LTM Inc. dba Knife River Materials, LaDuke Construction LLC, and Outlier Construction LLC. Key evaluation criteria included bid responsiveness, pre-qualification documentation, and proper acknowledgment of project addenda. The city intends to award the contract to Outlier Construction LLC, with a seven-day protest period ending at 9:00 AM on December 3, 2025. Protests must be submitted in writing to Keanna Khlafallah, Purchasing Specialist, at 20 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Among the bidders, base bid amounts ranged from $2,623,777.35 to $3,039,899.88, with LaDuke Construction LLC submitting the lowest responsive bid at $2,723,395.00. Outlier Construction LLC's bid of $3,813,117.40 was deemed non-responsive due to acknowledging 11 addenda instead of the three issued and failing to use the new bid schedule. All bidders provided bonding through recognized insurance companies and submitted required pre-qualification documentation. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project appears to be a new park development initiative. The evaluation process emphasized technical compliance, financial capability, and adherence to specified bidding requirements, with the ultimate goal of selecting a contractor to complete the East Main Community Park Phase 1 project.