RFP No. 245087 Pringle Creek Path Connection (Salem)

Background
The City of Salem is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Pringle Creek Path Connection project, which is a significant component of the Salem Transportation System Plan and the Riverfront Park Master Plan. The project aims to create a vital link in the city's pathway system, connecting areas divided by the Willamette River. Funding for this project comes from the Safety and Livability Bond passed by Salem voters in November 2022, along with additional federal and state funding through ODOT's Oregon Community Paths Grant Program.

Work Details
The contract will encompass Preliminary Engineering, Design, and related services, as well as Construction Contract Administration and Construction Engineering and Inspection. The scope includes:

- Construction of approximately 850 feet of shared-use path with creek overlooks, retaining walls, a railroad underpass structure, a pedestrian bridge structure, illumination, signing, pavement markings, irrigation, landscaping, and other urban design features.

- The path must accommodate pedestrians, bicycles, emergency vehicles, and maintenance vehicles while ensuring ADA compliance.

- A pedestrian bridge will connect the path across Pringle Creek at its eastern limit.

- Landscaping will include terraced plantings and interpretive signage.

- Coordination with BNSF Railway is required due to the pathway alignment passing under an existing railroad bridge.

Period of Performance
The anticipated schedule for performance is as follows: Phase I from March 2025 to March 2026; Phase II from March 2026 to January 2027; Phase III (if amended) from January 2027 to May 2030.

Place of Performance
The project will be located along the north bank of Pringle Creek between Riverfront Park and the Salem Civic Center.