Demolition and Removal of State Owned Property Missoula Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting sealed bids for the demolition and removal of state-owned properties through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The primary project involves the complete demolition and removal of five properties located at 1116, 1118, 1120A, 1120B, and 1122 Russell Street in Missoula, with an additional property referenced at 1156 Firth Street in Billings, located in Yellowstone County. Bidders must submit a lump sum bid covering all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the full demolition work. Deliverables include complete site demolition and removal, with compliance required for asbestos abatement as documented in the provided asbestos report and adherence to NESHAP permit requirements. Required qualifications include registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution, current worker's compensation coverage, and proof of adequate insurance and nondiscrimination compliance. The bid opening occurred on January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST, with bids due by February 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST. Procurement Officer Richele Parkhurst (rparkhurst@mt.gov, 406-546-8243) manages inquiries, which must be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection are required for all bidders. Supporting documentation includes project specifications, site maps, photographs, preliminary plan sheets, asbestos reports, prevailing wage rates, and NESHAP permit information.

This procurement is subject to federal aid requirements and includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) contract goals applicable to federal highway projects. Contractors must comply with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 1273 prevailing wage provisions and Montana Contractor's Gross Receipts Tax obligations. Bids totaling $150,000 or greater require bid security equal to 10% of the total bid amount, with payment terms set at Net 30 with 0% interest. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this solicitation. The project requires integration with existing federal compliance frameworks, including NESHAP environmental permitting and prevailing wage schedules specific to the demolition trade in Montana. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, the $150,000 threshold for bid security requirements suggests projects of significant scope.