Epoxy Paint Striping Billings Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for an Epoxy Paint Striping project in the Billings Area through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with bid number MDT-314085-RP. The procurement seeks contractors to provide comprehensive traffic paint striping services, with specific quantities including 4,055 gallons of white 4" stripe, 3,015 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, and 4,698 square feet of symbols/words. The bid was posted on March 31, 2021, with a submission deadline of April 21, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. Bidders must be prepared to provide details such as potential cost adjustments for different grinding levels and must include their contractor registration number. Key requirements include registration with the Department of Labor and Industry and compliance with federal aid provisions. The procurement contact is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-657-0274 for any additional information or clarifications.

The contract includes specific provisions for disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) guidelines and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) contract goals. Mandatory bid security is required, and failure to submit it will result in bid disqualification. Bidders must be registered with the appropriate state agencies and prepared to meet federal contracting requirements. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, with a Net 30 policy, and the procurement will be conducted using US Dollars. Mobilization and traffic control costs are considered incidental to the stated pay items, which means they are expected to be absorbed within the overall bid pricing. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed quantity specifications suggest a substantial project scope for traffic striping services in the Billings Area. Potential bidders are advised to thoroughly review all questions and answers on the eMACS Q&A Board to ensure full compliance with the procurement requirements.