Request for bids. City of Oakland, OR. Fifth Street Improvements

The City of Oakland, Oregon, located in Douglas County, is seeking bids for the Fifth Street Improvements project, a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative. The procurement involves furnishing labor, equipment, materials, and supervision to construct 220 feet of curb and gutter, perform road surface preparation, install road widening asphalt paving, create a new 6-inch wide pedestrian path, implement storm drain improvements, and construct 3 concrete ADA ramps along Fifth Street from Locust Street to Oak Street. The project has a base bid and an alternative bid option for additional curb and gutter and road widening, contingent on fund availability. The bid was originally advertised on February 2, 2022, with a submission deadline of March 1, 2022. Bidders were required to review all contract documents, including Addendum No. 1, which modified certain specifications such as eliminating striping and mill and grind items, adjusting insurance requirements, and revising construction staking and paving specifications.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The project appears to be an open competitive bid, with JRT Construction, LLC ultimately being identified as the lowest responsive bidder with a base bid of $115,944 and a bid alternative of $9,409, totaling $125,353. The City of Oakland indicates it is an Equal Opportunity City, suggesting a commitment to fair and inclusive procurement practices. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are detailed, standard bidder certifications were included in the documentation, focusing on bid fairness and thorough document review. The project is funded through municipal sources, though specific funding mechanisms are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation. The scope suggests this is a localized infrastructure improvement project aimed at enhancing pedestrian accessibility and road quality in the Oakland community.