Epoxy Paint Striping Lewistown Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Epoxy Paint Striping services in the Lewistown Area, with bid responses due on April 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement involves traffic paint striping services, specifically requiring 6,027 gallons of white 4" stripe, 2,073 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, and 11,170 square feet of symbols/words. The commodity code for this procurement is 5036, categorized under Transportation Goods & Services - Traffic Paint Striping Services. Key project deliverables include the application of epoxy paint striping with precise specifications, with mobilization and traffic control costs considered incidental to the stated pay items. Bidders must submit a comprehensive bid package, including bid security, and the project will follow the specifications outlined in the attached Lewistown Area Epoxy Paint Striping Specifications. The primary contact for this bid is Richele Parkhurst (rparkhurst@mt.gov), and the specific bid number is MDT-314090-RP.

The procurement includes several important compliance requirements for potential bidders, particularly emphasizing participation from disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and adhere to federal aid requirements and disadvantaged business enterprise guidelines. Payment terms are structured as 0% with a net 30-day period, indicating standard government contracting financial protocols. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the striping project suggests a substantial contract value. The bid documents include Davis Bacon Wage Rates, which indicates specific labor standards and wage requirements for workers involved in the project. Prospective bidders will need to carefully review all attached specifications and ensure full compliance with the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation. The project appears designed to support transportation infrastructure maintenance in the Lewistown Area, with a focus on precise and high-quality traffic paint striping services.