City of Whitefish - O'Brien Avenue Railroad Crossing Water Main

The City of Whitefish, Montana is requesting bids for replacement of a 12-inch cast iron water main across the BNSF railway right-of-way on O'Brien Avenue, with bids due October 13, 2026.

The project scope includes replacement of 1,035 linear feet of existing 12-inch cast iron main with new 12-inch diameter C151 ductile iron pipe and fittings running from O'Brien Avenue to Edgewood Place. The work crosses the BNSF railway right-of-way using approximately 312 linear feet of 24-inch diameter steel casing jack and bore, with installation of cathodic protection systems. The existing water main beneath the railroad tracks will be abandoned in-place via pressure grouting. An additional 334 linear feet of new 8-inch diameter C900 PVC pipe will be installed along Railway Street. The project includes asphalt replacement along O'Brien Avenue, Railway Street, and in a parking lot south of Edgewood Place. The railroad crossing component and associated easement coordination with BNSF represent the primary execution complexity.

The bid notice document is available for download. Interested bidders should review the complete notice for detailed technical specifications, insurance and bonding requirements, pre-bid meeting information, site visit logistics, evaluation criteria, contract terms, and other conditions of award. The source does not specify a contract value, incumbent contractor, or detailed procurement timeline beyond the October 13 bid due date.