Epoxy Paint Striping Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for an Epoxy Paint Striping project in the Kalispell Area, soliciting contractors to perform comprehensive roadway marking services. The procurement (Bid Number MDT-316044-RP) covers approximately 256 miles of roadway, including US-2 and MT-37, with specific deliverables including 5,628 gallons of white 4" stripe, 4,366 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, 37,937 square feet of symbols/words, and 12,520 linear feet of yellow curb marking. Bidders must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and comply with Davis-Bacon wage rates. The bid opens on 4/22/2025 at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on 5/14/2025 at 2:00 PM MDT, with work required to be completed on or before July 31, 2025. Night work is mandatory, typically occurring between 6 PM and 6 AM, and contractors must use materials from the MDT's Qualified Products List. Bid security representing 10% of the total bid is required for bids exceeding $150,000, and contractors must provide manufacturer certifications and meet specific technical specifications for epoxy paint.

The contract is subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) regulations, mandating that construction materials be manufactured in the United States. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation includes nondiscrimination certification requirements. Contractors must comply with federal and state regulations, including provisions related to Executive Orders on minimum wage and paid sick leave. The project appears to be funded through light federal funding, with pricing based on unit prices for gallons of stripe and square feet of symbols. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the striping work across multiple routes suggests a substantial contract value. Additional compliance requirements include verification questions about business characteristics and strict adherence to technical specifications for surface preparation, grinding, application techniques, and traffic control procedures.