BID 2026-83 Cherryville-Welches Area Chip Seal Project

Clackamas County is soliciting bids for the Cherryville-Welches Area Chip Seal Project, a public improvement contract focused on resurfacing 25 miles of roadway across 54 rural roads. The scope of work involves placing approximately 330,000 square yards of chip seal using County-furnished aggregate, removing thermoplastic pavement markings, and managing temporary work zone traffic control. The project is governed by the 2024 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction and requires the delivery of as-built drawings as a condition for final payment. On-site work is scheduled to begin no earlier than July 1, 2027, with substantial completion due by September 3, 2027, and final completion by December 31, 2027. The procurement process is managed via the Bid Locker portal, with a response deadline of December 9, 2026. Bidders must comply with Oregon prevailing wage rates and provide a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit specific reporting forms within two hours of the closing date and demonstrate a good faith effort to engage historically underrepresented business subcontractors. The contract requires performance and payment bonds, as well as certification of compliance with Oregon Worker's Compensation Law. Jon Sparks is designated as the Owner's Authorized Representative, and the contract explicitly prohibits steel material price escalation or de-escalation.