Oregon State University issued a competitive Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the reconstruction of the Kerr South Parking Lot on its Corvallis campus. The scope includes demolition of existing pavement and concrete, utility realignment, new asphalt and concrete paving, pedestrian crossing, lighting, irrigation, and site finishing. The contract is a public‑improvement, firm‑fixed‑price agreement with a construction window of June 19 – September 22 2023 and a final completion deadline of October 31 2023. Brown Contracting, Inc. was awarded the contract with a base bid of $2,148,300. Key points:
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference on April 24 2023 and bid submission deadline May 11 2023.
• Contractor must provide 100 % performance and payment bonds, comply with Oregon prevailing‑wage laws, and meet MWESB equity reporting.
• Project must be completed within 60 days of mobilization, and all work (except lighting and punch‑list items) must be substantially complete by September 22 2023.