Chip Seal S-228 Highwood Road, Great Falls Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for a Chip Seal project identified as MDT-312753-RP, located on S-228 Highwood Road in the Great Falls Area. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for roadway preservation services involving specific roadway maintenance activities. Key project deliverables include mobilization, installation of Type 1 Chips (estimated 123,566 square yards), application of Liquid Emulsified Asphalt Grade CHFRS-2P (approximately 214 tons), and comprehensive traffic control management. The solicitation was posted on March 8, 2018, with a bid submission deadline of March 29, 2018. Potential bidders were required to be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and comply with various state requirements including prevailing wage regulations, worker's compensation provisions, and contractor registration. Questions regarding the bid were to be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board, with Richele Parkhurst serving as the primary contact for the procurement.

The bid opportunity encompasses jurisdictions in Flathead County and Judith Gap City, with specific commodity codes related to transportation goods and services, particularly pavement preservation and highway maintenance services. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, bidders must demonstrate compliance with nondiscrimination policies and disability accommodation requirements. Contractors must provide bid security and will be subject to payment terms of net 30 days with 0% initial payment. The solicitation includes attachments detailing chip seal specifications and prevailing wage rates, indicating a comprehensive approach to project execution. Though a specific award value was not disclosed, the project's scope suggests a significant infrastructure maintenance investment targeting roadway preservation and improvement. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability, regulatory compliance, and financial stability to be considered for the contract.