Demolition & Removal of State-owned Property - 1101, 1043, and 1043. 5 Firth Street Billings

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the demolition and removal of three state-owned properties located at 1101, 1043, and 1043.5 Firth Street in Billings, Montana, approximately 0.2 miles northeast of I-90 and Johnson Lane. The procurement requires a single lump-sum bid covering all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the complete demolition of all three structures. Qualified bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection prior to submitting bids, and all questions must be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board. Bids are due by March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bid opening scheduled for March 4, 2026, at 7:50 AM MST. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with prevailing wage rates, NESHAP permit requirements, asbestos remediation protocols, and contractor registration with the Department of Labor and Industry. Bids totaling $150,000 or greater must be accompanied by bid security equal to 10% of the total bid amount, submitted with the bid package or the bid will be automatically disqualified.

The solicitation is subject to federal standards and conditions, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) contract goals under FHWA Form 1273 provisions. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements, worker's compensation act compliance, Montana Contractor's Gross Receipts Tax obligations, diesel fuel usage tracking, and contract performance security submissions. Supporting documentation provided by MDT includes prevailing wage rates, NESHAP and septic permit information, site plans, photographs, location maps, aerial and street view imagery, and an asbestos report to inform bidding decisions. Payment terms are net 30 days with 0% financing available for awarded contractors. The contract includes provisions for contract time delays, unsatisfactory work remedies, and potential termination for failure to complete the project on schedule.