PSA-CSKT.pdf

This Project Specific Agreement (PSA) is between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the Montana Department of Transportation for a Remote Weather Monitoring System Installation project. The project, named D1 RWIS Equipment Upgrades, is located on US 93 N at Reference Post 77.5, with a letting date in Fall 2023. The scope involves installing new equipment for a remote weather monitoring system, including a new 2" plastic conduit, 3 new AWG No 8 conductors, and modifications to an existing service assembly.

The agreement includes several key provisions, such as an Indian Preference Contracting fee of 3% to be collected by MDT and submitted to the Tribes, mandatory pre-construction conference attendance, and specific requirements for noxious weed prevention. The tribes will be invited to the pre-construction meeting, and the prime contractor can obtain construction materials from any lawful source. The project is part of a broader Memorandum of Understanding dated June 1, 2020, between the tribes and MDT, with specific cooperative efforts outlined to ensure compliance with Indian Preference laws and environmental regulations.