Badrock Canyon Overlay, Seal, Guardrail & West Glacier Safety Improvement Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Badrock Canyon Overlay, Seal, Guardrail & West Glacier Safety Improvement Project in the Kalispell Area, spanning Flathead County and Judith Gap City. The project encompasses multiple road infrastructure improvements, including road overlay, chip seal work, guardrail replacement, and safety enhancements, with bid number MDT-313120-RP. Key deliverables include mobilization, commercial plant mix grading, cold milling, centerline rumble strips, concrete median work, guardrail removal and replacement, signage installation, and traffic control. Estimated quantities include 2,579 tons of 1/2" commercial plant mix, 32,294 square yards of Type 1 chips, and 5,100 linear feet of guardrail removal/replacement. The bid was set to open on 1/28/2019 at 3:00 PM MDT and close on 2/20/2019 at 3:00 PM MDT, with bidders required to submit through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS). Evaluation will likely consider compliance with state requirements, including contractor registration with the Department of Labor and Industry, prevailing wage standards, and dark money spending disclosure.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with various contractual conditions, including worker's compensation, nondiscrimination, and independent contractor provisions. Contractors will need to submit bid security and demonstrate capability in transportation goods and services across commodity codes including pavement preservation (5023), guardrail and related items (5014), and highway maintenance (5017). Payment terms are established at 0% with a net 30-day period. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in road infrastructure improvements. Potential bidders are required to log in to eMACS and submit any questions through the Q&A Board, indicating a structured procurement process with opportunities for clarification before bid submission.