Chip Seal Farm to Market Road Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for a Chip Seal Farm to Market Road project in the Kalispell Area, specifically targeting Route S-424 from milepost 2.11 to 13.36. The procurement involves chip sealing approximately 175,955 square yards of roadway with an average width of 26-28 feet, requiring comprehensive road maintenance services. Contractors must provide labor, equipment, materials, and traffic control, with specific technical requirements including applying CHFRS-2P asphalt emulsion at 0.45 gallons per square yard and Type 1 chips at 25 pounds per square yard. The project includes additional line items such as mobilization, fog seal, waterborne striping, and traffic management, with a designated completion date of June 30, 2026. Bidders must submit proposals by June 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT through the eMACS system, with a mandatory requirement to be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution. Bid security of 10% is required for total bids exceeding $150,000, and potential bidders must submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must comply with Montana's prevailing wage rates, which are comprehensively detailed in the attached wage rate document and mandate minimum compensation standards for various job classifications. The project requires strict adherence to environmental and safety standards, including obtaining air quality permits and managing stockpile locations. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 175,955 square yards of road treatment, 336.94 tons of liquid emulsified asphalt, and 713 gallons of waterborne striping. Contractors will be expected to work within existing right-of-way limits, near utilities, and follow specific working day restrictions and holiday guidelines. The contact for bid-related inquiries is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243, with additional resources available at https://spb.mt.gov/eMACS-Resources.