ESB 2026 US101: MP250-MP252.7 Tree & Vegetation Removal Project

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is soliciting quotes for the ESB 2026 US101 Tree and Vegetation Removal Project, located in Coos County along the Oregon Coast Highway (US101) between mileposts 250.0 and 252.7. This solicitation, numbered S-73000-00018258, is restricted to contractors certified as Emerging Small Businesses (ESB) by the Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). The scope of work includes mobilization, temporary work zone traffic control, and tree removal, brushing, and cleanup. The project is scheduled to begin after a Notice to Proceed is issued and must be completed by February 28, 2027. Award decisions will be based on price, experience, expertise, product functionality, and suitability for the purpose. The selected contractor must perform at least 51 percent of the labor using its own workforce and comply with federal and Oregon OSHA safety requirements. Insurance mandates include Commercial General Liability with a $1,000,000 per occurrence limit, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Employer's Liability of at least $500,000 per accident. Additionally, the contractor must maintain records for six years and use recycled products where economically feasible. Invoices are to be submitted by the 10th of each month, with payment typically issued within 30 calendar days of receipt of a conforming invoice.