US395C Crack Seal Project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB No. S-73000-00012320) for the US395C Crack Seal Project located in Hood River County. The procurement involves supplying labor, equipment, mobilization, machinery, and traffic control for repairing and resealing cracks in flexible pavements on US 395C from Milepost 49.1 to 61.6 and from milepost 67.3 to 67.61, with ODOT providing all crack seal materials (specifically Crafco Road saver 221 Crack Sealer). Key project requirements include preparing and sealing approximately 10,000 linear feet per 10-hour shift, completing work by May 31, 2025, and following manufacturer recommendations for product application with pavement temperatures between 40 and 130 degrees. The bid submission deadline was January 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM through the OregonBuys eProcurement system, with no pre-bid conference scheduled. Contractors must provide a 10% bid security, comply with state prevailing wage rates, and secure performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract amount. Liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to achieve substantial completion by the specified date.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Nine contractors submitted bids for this project, with bid prices ranging from $49,499.89 to $171,654.00, ultimately resulting in an intent to award to Klein Bros LLC at the lowest bid of $49,499.89 (approximately $3,864.16 per mile). The project follows the 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction and requires contractors to notify the Oregon Utility Notification Center before performing work near utilities. Traffic control must meet Freight Mobility standards and accommodate oversize loads with delays not exceeding 20 minutes. Contractors are responsible for all cleanup and disposal of materials, including hazardous materials. Payment will be made upon completion of contract work with no retainage, measured in miles of full-width Travel Way. Aggrieved bidders have 5 calendar days from the award date to file a protest, and the work will take place in Harney County, BOLI Region 14.