Epoxy Paint Striping Miles City Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Epoxy Paint Striping in the Miles City Area, solicitation number MDT-315587-RP. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive traffic paint striping services, with specific line items including 2,591 gallons of 4" white stripe, 1,212 gallons of 4" yellow stripe, and 1,926 square feet of symbols/words. The bid is open from April 2, 2024, to April 22, 2024, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM MDT on April 22, 2024. Potential bidders must submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and can contact Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243 for additional information. Key requirements include registration with the Department of Labor and Industry, and bid security for bids totaling $150,000 or more. Mobilization and traffic control costs are considered incidental to the stated pay items, and payment terms are set at 0% with net 30 days.

The procurement includes specific requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity contract goals, indicating potential set-aside or preference provisions for qualifying businesses. Bidders must comply with Davis-Bacon wage rates and other federal and state requirements. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project will be awarded in US dollars and requires careful attention to compliance standards. The procurement appears to be open to qualified transportation and infrastructure service providers with experience in traffic paint striping. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the detailed line items and requirement for bid security suggest a substantial project value. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure they meet the technical, compliance, and regulatory requirements outlined in the solicitation.