700202 - Orchard Diversion Improvement Project

The State of Montana Natural Resource Damage Program (NRDP) is seeking a general contractor through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to design and construct comprehensive fish passage and irrigation infrastructure improvements to the Orchard Diversion on the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River near Bridger, Montana, located in Cascade County. The scope of work encompasses 18 distinct bid items totaling approximately 1,720 cubic yards of earthwork, 1,050 cubic yards of rock ramp construction, installation of 28 boulder fish resting habitat structures, 180 cubic yards of rock riprap placement, 90 cubic yards of cast-in-place concrete work, 240 linear feet of corrugated plastic pipe installation, sluice gate installation, debris boom construction, walkway and guardrail installation, site restoration covering 21,780 square feet, and 5,250 linear feet of road base material placement, along with temporary infrastructure including coffer dams and dewatering systems. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through must be attended by all prospective bidders on May 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM Mountain Time at 279 S River Road, Bridger, Montana, with bids due on May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time through the eMACS system. Bidders must submit the Information Required of Bidders form and Bid Form, acknowledge compliance with the 1 percent gross receipts tax withholding requirement, and provide bid security equal to 10 percent of the total eMACS bid items in acceptable forms including bid bonds, cash, certified checks, or irrevocable letters of credit from federally or state-chartered institutions. The primary contact for procurement questions is Meranda Flugge at Meranda.Flugge@mt.gov or 406-444-0229, with eMACS technical support available through the eMACS Help Desk at 406-444-2575 or emacs@mt.gov.

The IFB does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged enterprises or other specific organization types, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors meeting the bid requirements and compliance obligations. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific existing technology integration requirements are identified in the available procurement documentation. The contract value or budget range has not been disclosed in the posted opportunity materials, and prospective bidders should obtain detailed cost and scope information from the Project Manual and project drawings available in the eMACS Buyer Attachments section to develop accurate bids.