Epoxy Paint Striping Butte Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for an epoxy paint striping project in the Butte Area through solicitation number MDT-314619-RP. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for transportation pavement marking services, with specific requirements for white and yellow striping. Estimated quantities include 5,944 gallons of white 4" stripe, 4,363 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, and 3,400 square feet of symbols/words. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and demonstrate capability to perform comprehensive traffic striping services. The solicitation was issued on 26 May 2022, with an open date of 3/28/2022 and a closing date of 4/20/2022 at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders are required to submit detailed pricing information and may be asked to provide additional quotes for potential grinding modifications. The primary contact for this solicitation is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

The contract includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) contract goals, indicating potential set-aside opportunities for qualifying businesses. Bidders must comply with federal aid provisions and demonstrate various insurance and tax compliance measures. The solicitation requires bid security and contract performance security, suggesting a robust qualification process for potential contractors. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the commodity code 5036 for Transportation Goods & Services - Traffic Paint Striping Services indicates this is a professional services contract. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, Net 30, which provides standard payment expectations for the selected vendor. Attached documentation includes Addendum-1, Butte Area Epoxy Paint Striping Specifications, and Davis Bacon Wage Rates, which will provide additional detailed requirements for potential bidders. The comprehensive documentation suggests a thorough and competitive procurement process for traffic striping services in the Butte Area.