Oakridge State Airport Runway 9-27 Reconstruction and Associated Improvements

The Oregon Department of Aviation issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for runway reconstruction and associated improvements at Oakridge State Airport in Lane County, Oregon. This procurement seeks one qualified contractor to perform full-depth reconstruction of Runway 9-27, removal of existing pavement and demolition work, Runway Safety Area grading, reconstruction of two apron connector taxiways and existing apron pavement, installation of up to four concrete helipads, storm drainage improvements, installation of three lighted solar-powered wind cones, aircraft tie-down installation, permanent seeding and site stabilization, and new pavement markings. Bidders must be registered with Oregon's Construction Contractors Board and must submit bid security equal to 10% of the total bid amount, completed bid forms with bidder information and certifications, pricing forms with unit prices and lump sum amounts for the base bid and two additive schedules (Apron Reconstruction and New Connector Taxiway), and first-tier subcontractor disclosure forms. The project evaluation criteria prioritizes the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for contract award. Key project deadlines include a voluntary pre-bid conference and site walkthrough on April 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the airport, with all questions and requests for clarification due to SPC Alex Thomas by April 9, 2026 (seven calendar days prior to bid opening), bid submission deadline of April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time through the OregonBuys electronic procurement system, and public bid opening immediately following the closing deadline via Microsoft Teams. The anticipated project start date is June 1, 2026 (10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed), with substantial completion of all work except seeding required by July 31, 2026 (61 calendar days after Notice to Proceed), seeding completion by October 31, 2026, and final project completion by October 31, 2026.

The project is funded entirely with state funds with an estimated budget range of $2.0 million to $2.3 million. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements as established by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries for Lane County, BOLI Region 5, effective as of February 18, 2026, and includes liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for failure to meet the substantial completion date and $250 per calendar day for failure to meet the final completion date. Performance and payment bonds each in the amount of 100% of the contract price are required, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including $1 million in commercial general liability and automobile liability coverage per occurrence, with a $5 million excess/umbrella policy. Five percent retainage will be withheld from progress payments, with alternative retainage options available through surety bonds or approved securities. The specifications document establishes technical performance standards and material requirements compliant with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and local Oregon Department of Aviation requirements, with contractors subject to inspection and testing protocols, quality assurance procedures, and acceptance criteria prior to final payment.