Chip Seal Martinsdale West Bozeman Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for a Chip Seal project in the Martinsdale West Bozeman Area, with solicitation number MDT-313188-RP. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) focused on transportation infrastructure maintenance and pavement preservation services. The base bid includes 285,824 square yards of Type 1 Chips, 518 tons of Liquid Emulsified Asphalt Grade CRS-2P, along with mobilization and traffic control services. An optional bid component includes 168 tons of Liquid Emulsified Asphalt Grade CSS-1H Blend with associated traffic control. The bid was posted on March 5, 2019, with a submission deadline of April 2, 2019, at 3:00 PM MDT. Bidders are required to submit bid security and must comply with state requirements including contractor registration, prevailing wage rates, and nondiscrimination policies. Potential bidders must submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and are advised to thoroughly review all attached specifications and requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard state nondiscrimination policies apply. Bidders must complete several prerequisite steps, including submitting a Dark Money Declaration form and ensuring compliance with state registration and insurance requirements. The bid uses US Dollars with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a significant infrastructure maintenance project. The primary contact for this solicitation is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-657-0274. Interested contractors must be registered and prepared to meet all state and local regulatory compliance standards for transportation infrastructure projects in Richland County, Montana.