Steel Bridge Ramp - Girder Strengthening

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #S-73000-00015265 for a steel bridge ramp girder strengthening project located in Multnomah County, specifically on the Pacific Highway West near the Steel Bridge in Portland. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive bridge infrastructure improvements, including installing internal shear anchors, constructing crack sealing, and executing additional incidental work as specified in the project documents. Key deliverables include installing 224 internal shear anchors, implementing crack sealing across 150 linear feet, and completing temporary work zone traffic control. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through OregonBuys by December 4, 2025, with a bid opening immediately following the submission deadline. The project has strict schedule requirements, mandating substantial completion by June 19, 2026, and final completion by June 30, 2026, with liquidated damages of $700 per calendar day for missed substantial completion dates and $500 per 15-minute increment for unauthorized lane closures. Contractors must be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and provide bid security equal to 10 percent of their total bid amount.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with several key requirements, including State Buy America provisions mandating that all steel, iron, coatings, and manufactured products be produced in the United States, and adherence to Oregon prevailing wage rates for BOLI Region 2, Multnomah County. The project is estimated to be valued between $250,000 and $500,000 for bonding purposes, with performance and payment bonds required at 100 percent of the contract award amount. Contractors must also maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability and commercial automobile liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The project will be funded through state funds, with the award contingent upon ODOT receiving sufficient funding. Successful bidders will be required to provide comprehensive documentation, follow the 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, and comply with all applicable Oregon tax laws and federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.