Chip Seal Helena South

The Montana Department of Transportation has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Chip Seal project in the Helena South area, located in Broadwater County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive chip sealing services, with specific requirements including type 1 chips (48,435 square yards), liquid emulsified asphalt (90 tons), waterborne traffic paint (white and yellow), and associated traffic control. The bid was posted on March 19, 2020, with a closing date of April 13, 2020, and requires contractors to complete multiple mandatory documentation requirements, including contractor registration and potential dark money disclosure forms. Key prerequisites for bidders include submitting bid security, agreeing to contract terms and conditions, and providing various certifications. The solicitation involves transportation infrastructure work and requires compliance with state prevailing wage regulations and other statutory requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical and administrative requirements. The project will be funded through state transportation infrastructure budgets, with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 30. The primary contact for the bid is Richele Parkhurst, and the project involves commodity codes related to transportation goods and services for pavement preservation and highway maintenance. Although no specific budget range was detailed in the available documents, the scope of work suggests a moderate-sized infrastructure maintenance project. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation, particularly the technical specifications and compliance requirements, to ensure full alignment with the Montana Department of Transportation's expectations for this chip seal project.