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, solicitation number MDT-315589-RP. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive road striping services, specifically requiring 4,596 gallons of white 4" stripe, 1,857 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, and 17,767 square feet of symbols/words. The bid will open on April 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT and close on April 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, with sealed bids required. Potential bidders must submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution. Key requirements include compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprises regulations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Contract Goals, and Federal Aid provisions. Bidders with total bids of $150,000 or greater must provide bid security based on 10% of the total bid, and payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) participation, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small business contractors. Contractors must provide a registration number and comply with various state and federal regulations, including nondiscrimination clauses and verification against firearms entities. The project does not list mobilization or traffic control as separate pay items, with associated costs considered incidental to the stated pay items. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the requirement for bid security suggests the total project value could be substantial. The solicitation is open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical specifications and regulatory requirements, with a focus on ensuring competitive and compliant bidding for the road striping project in the Lewistown Area of Montana.