Epoxy Paint Striping Great Falls Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for an Epoxy Paint Striping project in the Great Falls area, solicitation number MDT-315236-RP. The procurement involves comprehensive pavement marking services across multiple routes including I-15, N-60, US-89, and several urban routes, totaling approximately 181 miles of white striping and 110 miles of yellow striping. Specific deliverables include approximately 3,982 gallons of white epoxy paint, 2,420 gallons of yellow epoxy paint, 30,821 square feet of symbols/words, and 27,500 linear feet of curb marking. The project requires contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and traffic control, with detailed technical specifications for surface preparation, grinding, application, and glass bead requirements. Bidders must submit proposals through the eMACS system by June 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT, with work scheduled to commence after July 1, 2023, and be completed by September 29, 2023. Most work will be performed at night between 7:00 PM and 6:30 AM, excluding the fair week in late July and early August.

The contract is subject to several key requirements and restrictions, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions mandating that construction materials be manufactured in the United States. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and comply with Davis-Bacon wage rates, which range from $27.71 to $92.66 per hour depending on job classification. The project requires bid security and offers payment terms of Net 30. Specific set-aside provisions include Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and provisions for small and disadvantaged businesses. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the contract includes potential price reductions or removal and replacement requirements for materials not meeting specified quality standards. Pricing will be unit-based, with epoxy pavement markings paid per gallon and words/symbols paid per square foot, though the total contract value is not explicitly stated in the provided documentation.