Epoxy Paint Striping Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Epoxy Paint Striping services in the Kalispell Area, solicitation number 314623. The procurement involves four primary line items: 2,938 gallons of white 4" stripe, 2,451 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, 53,473 square feet of symbols/words, and 5,256 linear feet of yellow curb marking. The bid was opened on 3/24/2022 and is set to close on 4/14/2022 at 2:00 PM MDT, with work to be completed by June 1, 2022. Bidders must submit bid security with their submission and be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry. The key contact for this solicitation is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243. Mobilization and traffic control costs are considered incidental to the stated pay items, and payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30, using US Dollars.

The solicitation includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) guidelines and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) contract goals, suggesting potential set-aside provisions for minority-owned or small businesses. Contractors must comply with multiple state and federal regulations, including nondiscrimination policies and worker's compensation requirements. The bid is subject to federal aid provisions, which may impact vendor eligibility and performance standards. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the scope of work suggests a moderate-sized infrastructure maintenance contract. Attached documentation includes Kalispell Epoxy Paint Striping Specifications, a Professional Services Agreement (PSA), and Davis Bacon Wage Rates, which provide additional context for contractor qualifications and compensation expectations. Potential bidders should carefully review all supplemental documentation to ensure full compliance with the solicitation requirements.