Epoxy Paint Striping Havre Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-314655-RP for Epoxy Paint Striping services in the Havre Area, seeking qualified contractors to perform comprehensive road marking services. The procurement involves four primary line items: 7,178 gallons of white 4" stripe, 2,714 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, 6,617 square feet of symbols/words, and 12,614 linear feet of yellow curb marking. All quantity estimates are considered approximate, with mobilization and traffic control costs considered incidental to the stated pay items. The solicitation was posted on April 7, 2022, with a bid closing date of April 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and submit sealed bids with appropriate bid security. Interested contractors are required to submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and can access additional resources at https://spb.mt.gov/eMACS-Resources. The primary contact for this solicitation is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

The procurement includes specific requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) contract goals, indicating a commitment to diversity and inclusion in contracting. Bidders must comply with Federal Aid provisions and be prepared to potentially work within the external boundaries of an Indian Reservation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the road striping project suggests a moderate-scale infrastructure maintenance contract. Payment terms are net 30 days, providing standard financial arrangements for the successful contractor. The solicitation does not mention any specific set-aside designations beyond the DBE requirements, nor does it list incumbent vendors. Contractors responding to this opportunity should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in road marking, traffic control, and compliance with federal and state transportation infrastructure regulations. The project represents a standard state-level infrastructure maintenance procurement focusing on road striping and marking services in the Havre Area of Montana.