Epoxy Paint Striping Lewistown Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-314618-RP for an Epoxy Paint Striping project in the Lewistown Area. The procurement solicits bids for comprehensive road striping services, with specific quantitative requirements including 4,984 gallons of white 4" stripe, 2,059 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, 18,746 square feet of symbols/words, and 1,580 linear feet of yellow curb marking. The project requires contractors to provide all necessary materials, labor, and equipment for road striping services, with mobilization and traffic control costs considered incidental to the primary pay items. The bid was released on 3/28/2022, with responses due by 4/21/2022 at 2:00 PM MDT, and interested bidders must submit their proposals through the eMACS system. The primary contact for the project is Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243, and bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and provide bid security as part of their submission.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) contract goals, indicating a commitment to inclusive contracting practices. Bidders must comply with federal aid requirements and various contract provisions outlined in the solicitation documents. The project uses a commodity code 5036 for Transportation Goods & Services - Traffic Paint Striping Services, and payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30, using US Dollars. Attached documentation includes Addendum-1, Lewistown Area Epoxy Paint Striping Specifications, and Davis Bacon Wage Rates, which provide additional details about project requirements and labor standards. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and quantity requirements suggest a substantial project scope. Contractors interested in bidding must carefully review all attached documents, ensure compliance with all specified requirements, and be prepared to meet the technical and regulatory standards set forth by the Montana Department of Transportation.