OECR's Equity Line Newsletter | October 2023

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OECR Equity Line Newsletter

Quarterly Newsletter       |       Twenty-Eighth Edition       |      October 2023

ODOT’s Office of Equity and Civil Rights’ newsletter, Equity Line, brings to you the newest content relevant to your business and business needs. Whether you work in transportation-related fields, construction, or just drive Oregon’s roads and have an interest in what ODOT is doing for the Oregon economy, OECR’s Equity Line is a newsletter you will want to read.

Table of Contents

The Latest

Save the date: Labor & Compliance Trainings coming soon!

Trainings provide insight into ODOT/FHWA Office of Equity and Civil Rights Programs, OECR/contract documentation, ODOT/BOLI Labor Compliance Programs, TERO, OJT/Apprenticeships, DocExpress and more!

Prime and Sub Contractors, Consultants, Local Agencies and ODOT Personnel will benefit from attending this complimentary training.

Agenda:

8:00am - 12:00pm: Contract Compliance with OECR
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Labor Compliance with ODOT/BOLI

Registration details to come! All trainings will have virtual and in-person offerings.

Region specific training dates:

Region 1   November 7, 2023

Region 2   November 15, 2023

Region 3   November 29, 2023 

Region 4   October 19, 2023

Region 5   November 9, 2023

Questions?

Contact the Office of Equity and Civil Rights

*CCB Credit Available* 

Bid Opportunities

Oregon Buys

Projects Open for Bids

 

ITB - US101: MP304.05 Landslide Mitigation Project

BID: S-73000-00008241   Opening* Date: 10/11/2023   04:00PM

ESB Jordan Valley tree removal and tree planting project

BID: S-73000-00008186   Opening* Date: 10/12/2023   08:00AM

ESB - Huntington Sand Shed Fencing Project

BID: S-73000-00008250   Opening* Date: 10/12/2023   09:00AM

I-405 Freemont Bridge ATR Replacement

BID: S-73000-00008166   Opening* Date: 10/12/2023   02:00PM

Pre-Solicitation Notice - New Oregon Highway Plan

BID: S-73000-00007990   Opening* Date: 10/15/2023   12:00AM

ESB La Grande Fencing, Gates, and Excavation Phase 2

BID: S-73000-00007915   Opening* Date: 10/19/2023   02:00PM

Wolf Mountain Communication Shelters

BID: S-73000-00006866   Opening* Date: 10/20/2023   10:00AM

 

* Opening date refers to the date that bids are due for each project. All of these projects and more are 
   accepting bids.

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Certified Firms

COBID Certification Video

COBID Certification: Is it a Good Fit for Your Business?

Becoming COBID certified can give your business an advantage when pursuing work with ODOT.
Learn more about getting COBID certified on the website or click the video to learn more.

Not sure if your business is COBID certified or looking for a vendor, supplier or partner? Search the database to find out.

Search Certified Businesses   Newly Certified Businesses   NAICS Codes

 

Interested in Doing Business with ODOT?
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Resources at your fingertips

The Oregon Department of Transportation contracts for a wide variety of goods, equipment, trade services, personal services, highway maintenance, public improvements, architectural and engineering and Related Services, and highway/bridge construction project. Explore contracting opportunities with ODOT by reviewing the following links:

How to Get Started: Contracting with ODOT

Bid and Award Information

Oregon Buys and Procurement Office

Small Business Resources

Training

Looking for help in your region? Contact your Field Coordinator or OCR Staff.

Not sure of your region? Check here.
Virtual training

On-Demand ODOT Consultant Training Courses Now Available

A&E and Related Services Invoice Requirements Training for Consultants

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Procurement Office is committed to ensuring our Consultants have the necessary tools, resources, and trainings to partner and contract with ODOT. To provide assistance, the office has short pre-recorded training sessions available online for consultants to watch.

This training session is recommended for staff who prepare and submit invoices, and anyone who is interested in learning more about the process and what is required.

For additional information, please contact the ODOT Invoice Specialist.

Establishing Billing Rates with ODOT

In this training, participants will learn why and how to establish billing rates with ODOT, ODOT billing rate policy requirements, components and difference between Escalated Salary Rate Schedule (ESR) and Negotiated Billing Rate Schedule (NBR), resources and more.

For additional information, please contact the ODOT Billing Rates Specialist.

Four Key Things to Know about OregonBuys,
the State's eProcurement System

Bridge Construction

ODOT uses OregonBuys for public advertisement of contracting opportunities (except for Highway and Bridge Construction projects, which are advertised on the eBids system). OregonBuys is also used by other state agencies and some local agencies in Oregon. 

Four key things you should know about OregonBuys are:

  1. A free OregonBuys supplier account is required to do business with state agencies. (Click below to register!)
  2. Suppliers/vendors must be registered in OregonBuys to bid or propose on advertised contracting opportunities.
  3. Current and closed solicitations may be searched, even if you're not registered. (Use "search" or "advanced search" at the top of this page.)
  4. OregonBuys is integrated with the state's COBID system. When you register with OregonBuys, your account will automatically update to reflect your COBID certifications.

Learn More and Register

For questions about OregonBuys registration, call 1-855-800-5046 or email.

About the OregonBuys eProcurement System

Interested in learning more about OregonBuys? Supplier registration, FAQs and other information about is available here or use the reference guides below for common questions from vendors.

Vendor Support from ODOT

For additional support, contact Melissa Lovejoy, 1-503-986-2997 or by email, or Kayla VanHoose by email.