Epoxy Paint Striping Wolf Point Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for an epoxy paint striping project in the Wolf Point Area, with solicitation number MDT-315183-RP. The project involves comprehensive highway marking services on approximately 139 miles of roadways, including US-2, MT-16/13/25/117, and routes near the Fort Peck Reservation. Specific deliverables include applying 3,056 gallons of white 4" stripe, 1,528 gallons of yellow 4" stripe, 20,469 square feet of symbols/words, and 23,727 linear feet of yellow curb markings. The work must be completed between July 1, 2023, and October 6, 2023, with precise technical requirements for surface preparation, epoxy application, and reflective glass bead installation. Bidders must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and submit sealed bids through the eMACS platform by May 4, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT. The bid requires submission of bid security and compliance with federal aid provisions. Potential contractors will need to provide detailed specifications for line width (4"), thickness (20 mil), and glass bead application (25 lbs/gallon), with pricing determined by unit prices for paint and symbols.

The contract includes specific provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises and has Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements mandating that construction materials be manufactured in the United States. The project is a cooperative agreement involving the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, with a 3% Tribal TERO fee collected from contractor payments. Contractors must submit Form MDT-MAT-407 "Manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance" for each construction material and adhere to extensive traffic control requirements, including shadow vehicles, arrow boards, and certified flaggers. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Wage Determination, with prevailing wage rates ranging from $26.90 to $89.96 depending on job classification. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in highway infrastructure improvement. Interested bidders can contact Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243 for additional information about the solicitation.