Epoxy Paint Striping Butte Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for an Epoxy Paint Striping project in the Butte Area under solicitation number MDT-315151-RP. The procurement involves comprehensive traffic paint striping services, specifically requiring 3,485 gallons of white 4" stripes, 2,394 gallons of yellow 4" stripes, 34,160 square feet of symbols/words, and 103,712 linear feet of yellow curb marking. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and comply with multiple federal requirements, including Federal Aid provisions, FHWA 1273 requirements, and EEO contract goals. The bid was released on April 4, 2023, with a firm closing date of April 25, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders are required to submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and must provide bid security with their submission. The commodity code for these services is 5036, specifically categorized as Transportation Goods & Services - Traffic Paint Striping Services. The primary contact for this solicitation is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and adheres to the Build America, Buy America (BABA) policy, which mandates that construction materials be manufactured in the United States. Contractors must submit a Form MDT-MAT-407 "Manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance" for each construction material, with strict documentation requirements for material origins. The project also incorporates Davis-Bacon Wage Determination standards, requiring prevailing wage rates ranging from $26.90 to $48.65 per hour, plus fringe benefits. Minimum wage requirements are set at $16.20 per hour for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive material and labor requirements suggest a significant project scope. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, including provisions for material sourcing, wage standards, and equal employment opportunities, which will likely factor into vendor selection and contract award.