Epoxy Paint Striping Great Falls Area

The Montana Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for an Epoxy Paint Striping project in the Great Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) area, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM MDT on April 29, 2024. The procurement involves traffic paint striping services covering approximately 71 miles of white and 48 miles of yellow roadway striping, including 30,906 square feet of symbols and 14,092 linear feet of curb markings. Contractors must complete the work between July 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024, with most work to be performed at night. Key deliverables include grinding existing pavement markings and applying 20-mil epoxy stripes with glass beads, using materials from the Montana Department of Transportation's Qualified Products List. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and comply with federal aid provisions. The project requires extensive traffic control measures, including shadow vehicles, truck-mounted attenuators, and certified flaggers, with specific technical specifications for epoxy paint regarding color, durability, and heavy metal content.

The contract includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) contract goals, with federal funding sources requiring compliance with Build America, Buy America (BABA) regulations mandating that construction materials be manufactured in the United States. Bids of $150,000 or greater must include a bid security of 10% of the total bid amount. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, potential bidders must meet stringent qualifications, including proper registration and adherence to Davis-Bacon Wage Rates. The payment terms are Net 30, and bidders can submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board, with contact available through Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the detailed unit pricing structure suggests a comprehensive procurement approach with potential for precise cost management based on actual materials and work performed.