I-84: Emigrant Hill WIM Site Repaving Project

The I-84 Emigrant Hill WIM Site Repaving Project is a state-funded public improvement contract issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation to replace weight-in-motion detection at milepost 227.54 WB in Umatilla County. The scope of work includes full depth continually reinforced concrete pavement repair and the removal and reinstallation of median concrete barriers to facilitate two-way traffic on the eastbound side of the interstate. The project involves 36 bid items covering mobilization, traffic control, excavation, paving, and electrical systems installation. The agency will provide specific materials, including weigh-in-motion sensors, grounding kits, and a Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera. The project is scheduled to start on April 1, 2027, with final completion by June 25, 2027. Award will be granted to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid. A critical requirement for responsiveness is that bidders must be on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Tribal Employment Rights Office certified contractors list and acknowledge a 15 percent Indian Employment Preference goal. The contract mandates compliance with BOLI prevailing wage rates for Region 12 and State Buy America requirements for all permanent steel, iron, and manufactured products. Bidders must provide bid security equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount and furnish performance and payment bonds upon award. Final acceptance is contingent upon a final project inspection and, for operating systems, 30 continuous days of trouble-free operation.