Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking proposals for the Jefferson Avenue North Parking Lot Improvements construction services. This is a competitive one-step Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Firms must be accepted into OSU's **** construction-related services reserve contracting program. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held on April 8, 2026. All questions must be submitted via email by April 16, 2026. Proposals are due electronically by April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The scope of work includes rehabilitation of an existing parking lot, asphalt grinding and new pavement, modifications to curb lines, concrete pathway, planting beds, new lighting, irrigation vault, backflow device, and conduits. The anticipated construction period is between June 6, 2026, and September 4, 2026. Substantial completion is required by September 4, 2026, and final completion by October 9, 2026. The direct construction budget is estimated at $1,000,****.
The bid notice states that substantial completion of all contract work is required by September 4, 2026, and final completion of punch list items is required by October 9, 2026. Work on site may begin after June 6, 2026.
The bid notice indicates that OSU will make progress payments monthly as work progresses, based on estimates of scope completed and the schedule of values. Interest may be paid on overdue invoices. Final payment is due after completion of all work and submission of required documentation.
The bid notice states that the contractor warrants that materials and equipment will be of good quality and new, and the work will be free from defects for a period of one year from the date of substantial completion, except for latent defects.
The bid notice outlines evaluation criteria including firm background, experience, key personnel, and subcontractors (20 points); schedule management plan (15 points); proposed site logistics and site safety plan (15 points); workforce diversity plan (15 points); and bid form (35 points).
The bid notice states that OSU is seeking responses only from firms accepted into OSU's **** construction-related services reserve contracting program. Firms not currently in the program can apply for entry by responding to the RFP. Offerors must also be registered and licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance or delays, but it does mention that failure to acknowledge addenda may cause a proposal to be considered nonresponsive, and that defective work must be corrected at the contractor's expense.
The bid notice states that a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held on April 8, 2026, at 11:30 AM PT, with attendees meeting at **** SW Jefferson Avenue, Corvallis, OR ****.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice states that all questions shall be submitted via email by the question deadline of April 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time PT.
The bid notice states that the direct construction budget is estimated to be $1,000,****.
