RFQ 2024-01 Rural Arterial Recessed Raised Pavement Markers Project

Clackamas County, Oregon, has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ 2024-01) for the Rural Arterial Recessed Raised Pavement Markers Project, seeking a contractor to provide and install approximately 6,800 bi-directional yellow Type 1AR markers on 51 miles of rural two-lane county arterial and collector roads. The project encompasses 18 different road segments, with markers to be recessed into the roadway surface. Quotes are due electronically through the Bid Locker system by February 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM PST, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter. The county requires that the selected contractor and any subcontractors comply with prevailing wage rate requirements and maintain appropriate insurance. Key deliverables include precise marker installation according to specified locations and standards, with substantial project completion mandated by June 30, 2024. Evaluation will focus on pricing, contractor responsiveness, and ability to meet technical specifications and project timeline.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or minority-owned enterprises. Performance and payment bonds will be required, with a bid bond necessary for quotes exceeding $100,000. The project budget is estimated between $100,000 and $130,000, representing a moderate-sized infrastructure improvement contract. Clackamas County retains the right to reject any and all quotes, providing flexibility in the selection process. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project suggests a strategic approach to improving rural road safety through standardized pavement marking. Potential bidders should demonstrate technical expertise in roadway marker installation, familiarity with prevailing wage requirements, and the capability to complete the project within the specified timeframe. The county's requirements indicate a preference for experienced contractors with proven capabilities in rural road infrastructure projects.