Chip Seal Glen to Melrose Butte Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for a chip seal project on the Glen to Melrose Butte Area, covering approximately 7.25 miles of roadway. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) requiring a comprehensive road surface treatment involving 102,080 square yards of Type 1 Chips, 190 tons of Liquid Emulsified Asphalt Grade CHFRS-2P, and associated waterborne striping in white and yellow. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to complete the road surface treatment, including traffic control with pilot car management to limit traffic stops to 15 minutes. The bid is due on December 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM MST, with a contract completion date of June 25, 2025. Bidders must submit a bid security of 10% of the total bid amount for bids exceeding $150,000 and be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution. Qualifications include compliance with environmental special provisions, including protection of aquatic resources, golden eagles, and greater sage-grouse habitat, as well as potential Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permitting requirements.

The contract does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be required to adhere to prevailing wage rates as defined by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, with wages and benefits determined for various construction occupation categories. The project allows for potential additional work within 20 miles of the project center and includes provisions for quantity increases or decreases. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract includes standard nondiscrimination clauses, particularly noting provisions related to firearms entities and trade associations. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30, and contractors must establish the roadway centerline and provide final striping. Though a specific budget range is not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the chip seal project, covering over 7 miles of roadway with multiple material specifications, suggests a significant infrastructure investment typical of state-level transportation improvement projects.