OR18 McMinnville Spur S Yamhill River Br Restoration Planting Re-bid

The Oregon Department of Transportation is re-bidding a contract for restoration planting efforts associated with the South Yamhill River Bridge near SE Three Mile Lane in McMinnville, aimed at supporting a conservation easement following construction. The selected contractor will be responsible for a comprehensive range of ecological restoration activities, including the installation of wildlife fencing, permanent seeding, and the planting of native vegetation with a mandatory five-year establishment and monitoring period. Additional incidental work required by project plans and specifications must also be completed to ensure full compliance with environmental and regulatory standards. This work is critical to restoring natural habitat and maintaining the ecological integrity of the area affected by the bridge project. The solicitation, identified as S-73000-00017071, was posted on July 15, 2026, with responses due by August 12, 2026. The project falls under the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Region 2 office in Salem, with Joanne Robinson serving as the primary point of contact and purchaser. All work is to be performed at the project site in McMinnville despite the agency’s administrative location in Salem. Interested parties must submit proposals through the OregonBuys portal, and the contract is open to qualified contractors without specific set-aside requirements. Success will depend on adherence to detailed planting and establishment protocols, long-term maintenance obligations, and full compliance with technical specifications provided by ODOT.