Bennett Pass Sanding Material 2026

The Oregon Department of Transportation is soliciting a qualified contractor to provide a total of 20,000 cubic yards of sanding material, consisting of 12,000 cubic yards for the Bennett Pass stockpile site at Hwy 35 MP 65 and 8,000 cubic yards for the stockpile site at the Hwy 26/Hwy 35 junction. The materials must include cinders or crushed aggregate meeting strict gradation standards as defined in Section 00160 of the 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, with cinders requiring 100% passing the 3/4” sieve and 80–90% passing the 1/2” sieve, and hard rock requiring 100% passing the 1/2” sieve with 60–80% passing the 3/8” sieve and a minimum of 90% fractured particles. All materials are to be delivered F.O.B. destination, with the contractor responsible for transportation, handling, and all risks until final acceptance by ODOT at the designated delivery points. The contract is effective upon signing and expires on September 30, 2026, or upon completion of all deliverables and final payment, whichever occurs first. Pricing details are not specified in the solicitation, and no contract value estimate is provided. Invoices must be submitted electronically by the 10th of each month to the Contract Administrator, with payment processed via ACH direct deposit, and retainage of up to 5% may be withheld until final acceptance. Contractors must comply with Oregon’s pay equity laws, use recycled materials where economically feasible, and maintain certifications if participating in affirmative action programs for minority-, women-, veteran-, or disadvantaged-owned businesses. All subcontracting requires prior written approval from ODOT, and subcontractors must adhere to the same compliance obligations as the prime contractor. The contractor must warrant that materials are free of defects and conform to all specifications, and liability for loss or damage rests with the contractor until formal acceptance by ODOT. Hazardous materials, if any, must be labeled in accordance with GHS and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. All records must be maintained for six years and made available for audit. The contract prohibits conflict of interest, requires disclosure of lobbying activities, and obligates the contractor to ensure truthful claims under the Oregon False Claims Act. The point of contact for procurement inquiries is Ivory Williams, and the contract administrator responsible