Epoxy Paint Striping Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for an Epoxy Paint Striping project in the Kalispell Area, with solicitation number MDT-315148-RP. The procurement involves applying epoxy pavement markings on approximately 105 miles of white and 88 miles of yellow striping, along with 62,136 square feet of symbols and words. The project's deliverables include striping on various highways and routes such as US 93 and Alt US 93, with specific requirements for surface preparation, grinding, and marking application. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and traffic control for applying epoxy pavement markings with precise technical specifications, including a 20 mil +/- 2 mil application thickness and glass bead application. The estimated quantities include 2,317 gallons of white 4" stripe, 1,943 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, and 62,136 square feet of symbols and words. The work is scheduled for night operations from 6 PM to 6 AM, Sunday through Thursday, between July 1, 2023, and September 15, 2023. The bid was opened on 4/4/2023 and is set to close on 4/27/2023 at 2:00 PM MDT, with bids to be submitted through the eMACS system.

The contract includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and EEO Contract Goals, with specific requirements for compliance with federal and state regulations. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and submit bid security, with failure to do so resulting in automatic disqualification. The procurement is governed by Build America, Buy America (BABA) regulations, requiring that construction materials be manufactured in the United States, with manufacturers needing to submit a Manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance for each material. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30, using US Dollars. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, contractors must adhere to Davis-Bacon Wage Rates, which establish prevailing wage rates for various labor classifications in highway construction. The contract uses a unit pricing model, with prices based on per gallon rates for striping and square foot rates for symbols. Though no explicit budget range is provided, the complexity and scope of the project suggest a significant investment in infrastructure maintenance and improvement for the Kalispell area.