ESB - Interstate 5 MP 48.3 to 50: Clear Zone Tree Removal

Solicitation S-73000-00017965 is a Request for Competitive Quotes issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation for clear zone tree removal on Interstate 5 from mile post 48.3 to 50 Northbound in Josephine County. This project is restricted to certified Emerging Small Business firms and focuses on improving sight distance by removing and disposing of trees, limbs, and brush within specified cut zones, including all cut banks and ditch lines. Technical requirements specify a cut zone extending 10 feet from the pavement edge and up to 30 feet high, with a mandate that any tree with 50 percent or more of its canopy within this zone must be fully removed. Additional specifications include the mastication of blackberries and small brush, with the contractor responsible for debris removal to ensure the site is restored to its original condition. The contract is a Public Improvement Contract with a final completion date of December 15, 2026, and liquidated damages set at 600 dollars per day. Award will be granted to a single responsible offeror providing the lowest total quote price. Key compliance requirements include adherence to BOLI prevailing wage rates for Josephine County, the Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook, and a mandatory Inadvertent Discovery Plan for archaeological or human remains. Contractors must provide bid security equal to 10 percent of the bid and maintain specific insurance and performance bonds. All work is subject to inspection by ODOT based on defined Acceptable Quality Levels, and any deficiencies must be corrected at the contractor's sole expense.