Chip Seal Del Bonita S-213 Havre Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a contractor to perform a chip seal roadway improvement project on the Del Bonita Route S-213, spanning 32.14 miles from milepost 7.38 to 39.52. The project involves approximately 471,387 square yards of roadway, with an average width of 25 feet, requiring the contractor to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and traffic control. Key deliverables include applying CHFRS-2P asphalt emulsion at 0.44 gallons per square yard and Type 1 chips at 25 pounds per square yard, with a requirement to complete chip sealing within 6 continuous working days and an additional day for sweeping operations. The project is partially located on the Blackfeet Reservation and has specific environmental considerations, including grizzly bear habitat protection measures. The solicitation (MDT-315377-RP) was opened on September 14, 2023, with bids due electronically through the eMACS system by October 4, 2023. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and provide bid security for bids over $150,000.

The contract opportunity has specific set-aside and compliance requirements, including a Project Specific Agreement (PSA) with the Blackfeet Nation that mandates prime and subcontractors obtain a Blackfeet Business license and file a compliance work plan with the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO). Contractors must pay a 3% TERO fee on contract work performed on the Reservation and comply with FHWA guidelines and Tribal Law. The project will involve an estimated crew of 4 laborers, 6 truck drivers, and 3 operators, with MDT collecting a 1.5% Improvements or Services (IOS) percentage from each payment. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves procurement of materials including Type 1 Chips (471,387 square yards) and Liquid Emulsified Asphalt Grade CHFRS-2P (846.6 tons). The contract has a designated completion date of August 31, 2024, and requires adherence to Montana Prevailing Wage Rates for Highway Construction Services, ensuring fair compensation for workers across various construction trades.