US101: MP303. 06 Emergency Culvert Repair Project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a contractor for an emergency culvert repair project located along US101 at milepost 303.06 in Curry County, Oregon. The project involves installing 370 feet of 48-inch culvert through trenchless methods such as tunneling, boring, or jacking, with substantial completion required by November 30, 2025, and final completion by December 5, 2025. Key deliverables include constructing temporary access roads, implementing erosion control measures, installing horizontal drains, removing and replacing guardrail, and performing streambed enhancement. The project is federally funded through the FHWA Emergency Relief (ER) Program and requires compliance with federal-aid contract provisions, including Buy America requirements and Davis-Bacon wage rates. Bidders must submit electronically through the OregonBuys eProcurement system by the specified bid opening date, with a mandatory 10% bid security and various required certifications. The project involves complex geological challenges, including work adjacent to the Rocky Point Landslide, and requires specialized techniques to manage groundwater, protect fish habitat, and minimize environmental impact.

The contract has specific requirements for workforce composition, mandating that contractors employ apprentices to perform 12% of work hours in apprenticeable occupations for contracts valued at $750,000 or more. Contractors must be registered with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) and use apprentices certified by the BOLI Apprenticeship & Training Division. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the project emphasizes non-discrimination policies and local employment preferences. The estimated project cost ranges between $1 million and $2 million, with funding coming from state sources and subsequent federal reimbursement. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in trenchless culvert installation, slope stabilization, environmental protection, and compliance with complex regulatory requirements. The project's technical complexity requires advanced geological understanding, specialized construction techniques, and comprehensive environmental management strategies.