Epoxy Paint Striping Wolf Point Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number MDT-314087-RP for epoxy paint striping services in the Wolf Point Area. The procurement involves specific traffic paint striping requirements, including 5,247 gallons of white 4" stripe, 2,227 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, 6,249 square feet of symbols/words, and 5,826 linear feet of yellow curb marking. The bid was released on March 31, 2021, with a bid submission deadline of April 27, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. Bidders must submit comprehensive bid security with their proposal and comply with all specified technical specifications outlined in the attached Wolf Point Epoxy Paint Striping Specifications. Mobilization and traffic control costs are considered incidental to the stated pay items, and the project may involve work within the external boundaries of an Indian Reservation. Payment terms are established at Net 30, and the commodity code for this procurement is 5036, specifically for Transportation Goods & Services - Traffic Paint Striping Services.

The solicitation includes several important compliance requirements for potential bidders, particularly related to disadvantaged business enterprises and equal employment opportunity. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and meet Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) provisions and EEO contract goals. The bid includes federal aid requirements, suggesting potential additional regulatory compliance measures. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of striping services indicates a substantial project investment. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with federal and state regulations, and the capacity to perform comprehensive traffic striping services across the Wolf Point Area. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and can provide the necessary equipment and workforce to complete the traffic paint striping project efficiently and effectively.