US26 & OR173 Mount Hood Asphalt Surface Maintenance

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking bids for a state-funded public improvement contract for US26 & OR173 Mount Hood Asphalt Surface Maintenance, located in Hood River County. The project involves comprehensive asphalt surface maintenance, specifically grinding and inlay paving, and pavement overlay. Estimated work quantities include 31,600 square yards of 2-inch depth asphalt grinding and 4,650 tons of Level 3, 1/2-inch dense Hot-Mix Asphalt Concrete (HMAC). Bidders must submit electronically through the OregonBuys eProcurement system prior to the bid opening date of May 30, 2024. The project has strict completion schedules, with a Substantial Completion date of September 17, 2024, and a Final Completion date of October 1, 2024. Bidders are required to provide a 10% bid bond, submit first-tier subcontractor disclosures, and comply with State of Oregon Buy America requirements, which mandate that steel, iron, coatings, and manufactured products must be produced in the United States.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Five bidders have been identified in the preliminary bid tabulation: KNL Industries, Brix Paving Northwest, Knife River Corporation - Northwest, Settje Sons Paving, and Granite Construction Company. Bid prices for the project range from $691,150 to $809,809, indicating the potential contract value. State prevailing wage rates will apply to the project, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. Liquidated damages will be assessed for failure to meet the Substantial Completion date or for lane closures exceeding allowed limits. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements. All work will be performed using standard road construction and asphalt maintenance techniques, with the primary goal of improving the road surfaces on US26 and OR173 in the Mount Hood area.