ESB - Interstate 5 MP 52 to 55: Clear Zone Tree Removal

The Oregon Department of Transportation is soliciting quotes for a clear zone tree removal project on Interstate 5 Northbound from Mile Point 52 to 55 in Josephine County. This solicitation is restricted to certified Emerging Small Business firms and requires the trimming and removal of marked trees and limbs to improve sight distance, including work on cut banks, ditch lines, and the Exit 55 off-ramp. The contractor is responsible for establishing clear zones for signage, adhering to designated no-work zones, and removing all woody debris and wood chips from the site. Work must meet specific horizontal and vertical clearance requirements and a three-inch minimum cut for brush and trees, with quality evaluated against defined Acceptable Quality Levels. The project must be completed by December 15, 2026, and is subject to BOLI prevailing wage rates. Award will be granted to the responsive and responsible offeror with the lowest total quote price. Required submissions include an Offeror Information and Certifications Form, online pricing via OregonBuys, a bid security of 10 percent of the total bid, and a first-tier subcontractor disclosure. The selected contractor must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract price. Additionally, the contractor must follow a mandatory Inadvertent Discovery Plan for archaeological objects or human remains and comply with Oregon OSHA safety regulations. Liquidated damages are established at 600 dollars per day for project delays and 500 dollars per 15-minute lane closure.