OR224: Deep Creek Bridge West Abutment Approach and Slope Stabilization Project

The contract for the Deep Creek Bridge West Abutment Approach and Slope Stabilization Project is a federally-assisted public improvement initiative managed by the Oregon Department of Transportation, with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1,500,000. It involves stabilizing the embankment using urethane injection, resurfacing the approach, installing guardrails, and performing incidental work at the structure located in Clackamas County. The project emphasizes compliance with Oregon’s standard specifications, special provisions, and technical drawings, with completion deadlines set for interim substantial completion by November 1, 2025, and final completion by June 30, 2026. Bidders are required to submit a detailed pricing form, including unit prices for various roadway, stabilization, and safety items, with payment based on measured quantities. The contract emphasizes schedule adherence, quality control, and safety standards, with strict inspection and testing procedures at the project site to ensure materials meet specified gradation, density, and asphalt content criteria. The contractual framework incorporates numerous state and federal regulations, including Oregon’s general conditions, nondiscrimination clauses, Buy America provisions, prevailing wage laws, and utility notification requirements. It mandates detailed representations and certifications from bidders regarding non-discrimination, debarment, business classifications, and conflict of interest disclosures. The procurement process follows a lowest-price technically acceptable approach, evaluating responsiveness, responsibility, and bid price, with no assigned weights or ratings. Contract administration details specify invoicing procedures, with payments preferred via ACH direct deposit, and outline responsibilities for project scheduling, progress reporting, and closeout documentation. Special clauses address personnel qualifications, safety, public relations, and options for contract modifications, emphasizing transparency, compliance, and accountability throughout project execution.