Epoxy Paint Striping Billings Area

The Montana Department of Transportation is requesting bids for epoxy paint striping services in the Billings area under IFB MDT-316460-RP, with bids due June 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MDT.

The scope consists of three line items: 5,588 gallons of 4-inch white stripe, 3,654 gallons of 4-inch yellow stripe, and 18,343 square feet of symbols and words. All quantities are estimated. Mobilization and traffic control costs are incidental to the stated pay items. Detailed specifications are available in the "Billings Area Epoxy Paint Striping Specifications" attachment in the eMACS system.

Contractors must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry under Montana Code Annotated sections 39-9-201 and 39-9-204 prior to contract execution; failure to register timely may result in award to the next responsive bidder. Bidders must certify nondiscrimination against firearm entities and trade associations in compliance with Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301, or submit a detailed statement explaining why the provisions do not apply.

Bids with a total cost of $150,000 or greater must be accompanied by bid security equal to 10% of the total bid amount, submitted with the bid; bidders failing to provide required security will be automatically disqualified. Payment terms are net 30 with 0% interest. FOB delivery is required to Helena, Montana.

The solicitation includes Davis Bacon Wage Rates, EEO Contract Goals, and FHWA Form 1273 documentation. Bidders must review and accept the IFB general information, State of Montana contract terms and conditions, Federal state terms and conditions, and MDT-specific terms and conditions prior to submission. All questions must be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board. The procurement contact is Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or (406) 546-8243.