Epoxy Paint Striping Missoula Area

The state and local contracting opportunity is for epoxy paint striping services in the Missoula area of Montana. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for approximately 8,100 square feet of epoxy paint striping work, including the removal of existing pavement markings, surface preparation, and application of new epoxy paint striping and symbols. The work must be performed at night, from 8 PM to 6 AM, with a designated contract completion date of June 1, 2025. Bidders must comply with various federal and state regulations, such as the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, and meet specific requirements for glass bead application rates and mil thickness. No separate pay items are provided for mobilization or traffic control, as these costs are considered incidental. Bids are due by August 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract opportunity is being considered by Montana State University for a sole source award to Valin Corporation for the provision of electrically modified, manually operated lift trucks used for loading munitions. The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the incumbent vendor or current contractor information is not provided. The budget or award value range for this contract opportunity is also not disclosed in the available documents.