Epoxy Paint Striping Lewistown Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Epoxy Paint Striping in the Lewistown Area, identified by procurement number MDT-313172-RP. The solicitation seeks bids for three primary line items: 5,631 gallons of white 4" stripe, 2,163 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, and 3,230 square feet of symbols/words. The procurement falls under commodity code 5036 for Transportation Goods & Services - Traffic Paint Striping Services and is subject to federal aid contract services requirements. Bidders must submit bid security with their proposal, with automatic disqualification for failure to do so. The bid was released on 3/4/2019, with a firm submission deadline of 3/27/2019 at 3:00 PM MDT. Key contract requirements include compliance with FHWA 1273 regulations, Davis-Bacon wage standards, and mandatory contractor registration with the Department of Labor and Industry.

The contract includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, with specific guidelines for minority and women-owned business involvement. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, with a Net 30 payment schedule. The quantities listed are estimated, and costs for mobilization and traffic control are considered incidental to the primary pay items. A dark money disclosure process is part of the bidding requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the striping project suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. The procurement is open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications, federal aid contract requirements, and compliance standards outlined in the solicitation. Potential bidders must demonstrate expertise in transportation infrastructure painting and the ability to meet stringent regulatory and performance standards.