North Unit Main Canal - Bear Drive Bridge Replacement

Jefferson County, Oregon is seeking bids for the replacement of the Bear Drive bridge over the North Unit Main Canal. The project involves demolition of the existing 58‑foot bridge, construction of a temporary bypass, installation of a new precast prestressed concrete slab bridge, utility relocation, and extensive earthwork, pavement, and guardrail work. The contract is funded in part by the Oregon Department of Transportation State‑Funded Local Project Program and is subject to Oregon prevailing‑wage laws. • Scope: Demolition, temporary bridge construction, new 58‑ft precast concrete bridge, utility line installation, foundation concrete (≈165 cy), precast slabs (≈412 ft), bridge rail and guardrail, aggregate base (≈1,700 tons), asphalt pavement (≈540 tons). • Estimated contract value: $1.5 M – $1.7 M; bid documents available electronically for a $30 fee. • No pre‑bid meeting; bids must be submitted by 2 PM PDT on 04/15/2026 at Jefferson County Public Works (715 S.E. Grizzly Rd, Madras, OR). • Contractor must comply with ORS 279C prevailing‑wage statutes and ODOT standards where applicable.