OR241: Chandler (Coos River) Bridge Operators House Project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the OR241: Chandler (Coos River) Bridge Operators House Project, located in Coos County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a contractor to modify the Chandler Bridge Operators House to enable safe operation and maintenance of the control panel. Specific project requirements include removing the existing door and replacing it with a roll-up door, modifying the bridge rail to allow access to the roll-up door, installing an access door on the north side of the operator's house, and adjusting lighting and electrical installations. The project involves handling potentially hazardous materials, including lead, chromium, and cadmium-based paints, as identified in the analytical testing report. Bidders must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and meet all licensing and registration requirements. The bid submission deadline is October 3, 2023, with bids to be submitted through the OregonBuys eProcurement system. The project has a required Substantial Completion date of February 29, 2024, with liquidated damages applicable for failure to meet this deadline.

The contract does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Preliminary bid results indicate that HP CIVIL submitted a total bid of $210,303.76 for the project. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price, subject to prevailing wage rate requirements established by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). The project is subject to contract pricing based on estimated quantities, with payment made according to actual, measured quantities performed. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project involves modifications to an existing bridge operators house, with specific attention to safety, access, and electrical modifications. The analytical report reveals the presence of hazardous materials in the existing paint, which will require specialized handling and disposal procedures during the project implementation.