Anaconda Rest Area Maintenance Butte Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive rest area maintenance contract for the Anaconda Rest Area located in Deer Lodge County on MT-1 milepost 0.8. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a qualified caretaker management firm or individual to provide daily maintenance services, including three mandatory cleaning cycles for restrooms, comprehensive grounds maintenance, landscaping, and facility upkeep. Key deliverables include maintaining the rest area in a safe and sanitary condition, with the contractor responsible for daily cleaning, minor repairs, and emergency response. The contract term is set for one year, specifically from November 20, 2022, through November 19, 2023, with potential extensions up to seven years based on legislative appropriations and mutual agreement. The bid opening is scheduled for October 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT, with all questions and responses to be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board. Evaluation criteria will likely include the contractor's ability to meet specified performance standards, which will be assessed through periodic MDT inspections. Contractors must provide personnel who will clean restrooms a minimum of three times daily, manage parking areas, and maintain landscaping.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage regulations, worker's compensation requirements, insurance provisions, and non-discrimination policies as outlined in the Prevailing Wage Rates document. The MDT will provide utilities, paper products, cleaning chemicals, and replacement fixtures, while the contractor must supply labor and meet professional standards, including wearing identification badges and maintaining daily logs. Although a specific budget range is not detailed, the contract includes provisions for prorated payments and potential adjustments for facility closures. Interested vendors must register and respond through the eMACS system, with the primary contact being Richele Parkhurst (rparkhurst@mt.gov, 406-546-8243). The solicitation is classified under commodity codes 0608 (Building Maintenance - Rest Area Maintenance) and 0606 (Building Maintenance - Janitorial Services), indicating the specialized nature of the required services.