100821 - Schmeltzer Rd Culvert Replacement Project

The Schmeltzer Road Culvert Replacement Project in Washington County, Oregon, involves the complete removal of an existing culvert and installation of a new agency-furnished split precast reinforced concrete box culvert, along with associated stream diversion, dewatering, bedding, backfill, and joint sealing. Work includes installing and removing temporary traffic control and erosion and sediment control measures, protecting fish, wildlife, water quality, and vegetation, and executing roadway and site improvements such as earthwork, aggregate base, signage, and waterway enhancements. All work must comply with Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, Typical Drawings, and Plans, including compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules 141-085 and County Code 422 for environmental protection. The contractor must be prequalified by ODOT for Earthwork and Drainage (EART) and Bridges and Structures (REIN) services. On-site work cannot begin before July 15, 2026, and all in-water activities must be completed between July 15 and September 30, 2026. The project requires strict adherence to prevailing wage rates under Oregon law, commercial general and auto liability insurance totaling $1,000,000 per occurrence, and submission of a list of approved stockpile and staging locations with land use approvals. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with award going to the lowest responsible bid under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, though Oregon manufacturing preference may serve as a tiebreaker. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Washington County Procurement Portal, with no late submissions accepted. The estimated contract value ranges between $50,000 and $300,000, with a $50,000 line item for miscellaneous field changes. Payment is subject to review by the County’s Contract Administrator, invoicing must be itemized electronically and include PO and work order numbers, and retainage options must be elected upon contract execution. No formal FAR clauses are used; instead, the contract relies on internally numbered provisions and standard state and local requirements, including compliance with Oregon Secretary of State business registration, prevailing wage reporting, and ESBE nondiscrimination obligations. All inspections and acceptance occur on-site by the County’s Authorized Representative, following specified tolerances and confidence point thresholds for quality assurance.