Epoxy Paint Striping Missoula Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for an Epoxy Paint Striping project in the Missoula Area through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 314625. The procurement involves road marking services with specific line item requirements, including 4" white stripe (4,127 gallons), 4" yellow stripe (3,078 gallons), symbols/words (5,787 square feet), and yellow curb marking (2,246 linear feet). The project is scheduled for completion with a bid opening date of March 24, 2022, and a closing date of April 14, 2022. Potential bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and comply with various federal requirements including Federal Aid provisions. Key qualifications include the ability to meet contract performance standards, provide appropriate bid security, and adhere to insurance requirements. Bidders are required to submit pricing information through the eMACS system and must review all attached documentation, including project specifications and Davis Bacon Wage Rates.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and diversity considerations, particularly emphasizing Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) contract goals. Bidders must comply with FHWA 1273 provisions and demonstrate capability to meet federal contracting standards. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves transportation goods and services using commodity code 5036 for traffic paint striping services. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, with a net 30-day payment cycle, and all transactions will be conducted in US Dollars. The project requires comprehensive documentation and certification, with potential cost adjustments for surface grinding. Mobilization and traffic control costs are considered incidental to the primary line items, suggesting a comprehensive approach to the road marking project that goes beyond simple paint application.