Epoxy Paint Striping Missoula Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Epoxy Paint Striping services in the Missoula Area under solicitation number MDT-315588-RP. The procurement encompasses comprehensive paint striping work, specifically targeting 4" white and yellow stripes, roadway symbols and words, and yellow curb markings. Estimated quantities include 4,532 gallons of white stripe, 3,416 gallons of yellow stripe, 19,525 square feet of symbols/words, and 20,193 linear feet of yellow curb marking. Bidders must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and comply with multiple prerequisite requirements, including nondiscrimination certifications and bid security for proposals exceeding $150,000. The bid solicitation opens on April 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on April 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, with sealed bids required until the closing time. 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.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the solicitation, the procurement follows standard state contracting protocols that typically encourage participation from diverse vendors. Payment terms are established at net 30 days with 0% initial payment, and the commodity code for these services is 5036, categorized under Transportation Goods & Services - Traffic Paint Striping Services. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the current documentation. The solicitation does not specify a precise award value or comprehensive budget range, though the extensive quantitative specifications suggest a substantial project scope. Prospective bidders should prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate technical capability, compliance with state and federal contract provisions, and the capacity to execute large-scale roadway striping services across the Missoula area. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the detailed requirements outlined in the invitation for bid.