Chip Seal Crackerville to Opportunity Butte Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for a Chip Seal roadway preservation project covering the Crackerville to Opportunity Butte Area, specifically identified as project MDT-314810-RP. The procurement involves multiple key deliverables including Type 1 Chips (45,432 square yards), Liquid Emulsified Asphalt Grade CHFRS-2P (85 tons), Waterborne Striping in white (120 gallons) and yellow (100 gallons), and comprehensive traffic control services. The solicitation requires bidders to complete roadway preservation work with mobilization and precise implementation of specified materials. The bid was opened on July 1, 2022, with a formal closing date of August 1, 2022. Potential bidders must submit all questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and are required to carefully review attached documentation, including Crackerville to Opportunity Chip Seal Specifications and Davis Bacon Wage Rates. Vendors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution, and will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and ability to meet project requirements.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and requires compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Contract Goals and FHWA 1273 requirements. Bidders must submit bid security and comply with standard contract provisions, including specific insurance requirements and Worker's Compensation Act guidelines. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves transportation goods and services primarily focused on pavement preservation and highway maintenance. Payment terms are established as 0% 0, with a Net 30 policy. Vendors must adhere to diesel fuel usage guidelines and demonstrate capability to integrate with existing transportation infrastructure. The commodity codes associated with this project suggest a focused scope of transportation-related contracted services, indicating that responsive bidders should have specific expertise in roadway maintenance and preservation techniques.