Epoxy Paint Striping Miles City Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for epoxy paint striping services in the Miles City Area, with bid solicitation number MDT-313176-RP. The procurement seeks bids for four primary line items: 5,411 gallons of white 4" stripe, 1,889 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, 1,141 square feet of symbols/words, and 182 linear feet of yellow curb marking. The project will be conducted through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS), with bids due by March 27, 2019, at 3:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders must submit bid security and comply with federal aid contract services regulations. The procurement requires specific documentation, including a Dark Money Declaration form, and bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry. Interested parties must submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board, and the commodity code for these services is 5036 (Transportation Goods & Services - Traffic Paint Striping Services).

The solicitation includes provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) contract goals, indicating a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Bidders must comply with various state and federal regulations related to these requirements. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, with a net 30-day payment schedule. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the detailed line item quantities suggest a comprehensive striping project for the Miles City area. The quantities listed are estimated, and costs for mobilization and traffic control are considered incidental to the primary pay items. Potential bidders should carefully review the full solicitation document to understand all compliance requirements, submission protocols, and project specifications. The procurement appears designed to support transportation infrastructure maintenance and improvement in the specified geographic area.