2025 Orchard Diversion Rip Rap Installation

The Montana Natural Resource Damage Program (NRDP) has issued a limited solicitation for a construction contract for the 2025 Orchard Diversion Rip Rap Installation project located near Bridger, Montana. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive labor, equipment, and materials for placing approximately 550 tons of riprap at the Orchard Diversion site. Key deliverables include riprap placement, road reclamation covering 834 square yards, and site revegetation across one acre. The solicitation requires bidders to submit pricing for all bid items, which must encompass all necessary labor, supplies, and incidental costs. Bid responses are due by 2:00 PM MDT on April 18, 2025, with a desired project timeline mandating riprap placement completion prior to May 9, 2025, and site reclamation and revegetation to be finished by May 25, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on submitted proposals. Evaluation will focus on comprehensive pricing, technical capability, and adherence to the specified environmental services requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The project falls under environmental services commodity codes, specifically targeting stream restoration and environmental reclamation. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract appears to be a standalone environmental restoration project. The primary contact for the solicitation is Erin Ricci, who can be reached at Erin.Ricci@mt.gov or +1 406-444-5667 for any additional inquiries. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the project scope suggests a moderate-scale environmental remediation effort involving significant earthwork and restoration activities. Interested contractors should carefully review the full solicitation documentation to understand the complete technical specifications and project requirements before submitting a bid.