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, with the solicitation released on April 23, 2021, and bid responses due by May 13, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement seeks comprehensive traffic paint striping services, specifically requiring 2,864 gallons of white 4" stripe, 2,344 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, 57,002 square feet of symbols/words, and 34,498 linear feet of yellow curb marking. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and comply with Federal Aid-Epoxy Paint Striping specifications, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises guidelines, and FHWA 1273 contract provisions. Mandatory bid security is required, with automatic disqualification for non-compliance. The procurement is categorized under commodity code 5036 for Transportation Goods & Services - Traffic Paint Striping Services. Potential bidders can direct questions to Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

The contract includes provisions for Davis-Bacon Wage Rates, Workers' Compensation, and Montana Contractor's Gross Receipts Tax, with payment terms set at 0% 0, Net 30. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) guidelines are in effect, suggesting opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, or small businesses to participate in the bidding process. While specific set-aside percentages are not detailed in the provided documentation, the inclusion of DBE guidelines indicates a commitment to diverse contractor participation. The procurement is specifically for Gallatin County, with the contract likely supporting infrastructure maintenance and improvement projects. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges were explicitly stated in the documentation, though the detailed specifications suggest a structured and comprehensive approach to the paint striping project. The solicitation implies a focus on precise, high-quality traffic marking services for the Kalispell area's transportation infrastructure.