South Beach Loop Path Improvements Project, Newport. , Oregon

The City of Newport, Oregon is seeking a contractor for the South Beach Loop Path Improvements Project, a comprehensive infrastructure development initiative spanning three primary locations: the Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray, SE 35th Street, and SE 40th Street. The project involves constructing multi-use pathway segments, including an asphalt pathway along SE 40th Street, a new sidewalk and street resurfacing on SE 35th Street, and an aggregate pathway on the OMSI Camp Gray property. Specific deliverables include site clearing, grubbing, excavation, stormwater infrastructure installation, concrete and asphalt paving, curbs, sidewalks, signage, and associated improvements. The contractor must achieve Substantial Completion within 105 days of the Notice to Proceed and be ready for final payment within 30 additional days. The bid package was advertised on November 6, 2025, with bids due on November 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Newport Planning Department. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Newport City Hall.

The contract requires a 10 percent bid bond and performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price. Contractors must meet specific qualifications, including carrying workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance with $2,000,000 general aggregate and $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and umbrella/excess liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence. All iron and steel products must be produced in the United States, and contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the project requires compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes, including prompt payment to subcontractors and suppliers. The project will involve coordination with multiple utility providers, including Central Lincoln PUD, Astound Fiber, Charter Communications, and CenturyLink. Although a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project, including pathway construction, utility work, and infrastructure improvements across multiple sites, suggests a significant investment in municipal infrastructure development.