Guardrail Safety Project-Warden Bridge Railing Great Falls Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a contractor for the Guardrail Safety Project at the Warden Bridge Railing in the Great Falls Area, solicitation number MDT-316065-RP. The project involves three primary line items: Mobilization, Guardrail W-Beam installation (4,200 Linear Feet), and Traffic Control. Deliverables include installing W-Beam guardrail on the Eastbound Warden Bridge along Route 10th Ave South, spanning both north and south sides, with work to be completed by August 29, 2025. Key objectives include improving highway safety through guardrail upgrades, with specific requirements for installation at standard height using terminal connectors and adhering to the Department's 2025 "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction". Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and submit a bid proposal security of 10% of the total bid for proposals $150,000 or greater. The bid is scheduled to open on 4/29/2025 at 2:00 PM MDT and close on 5/21/2025 at 2:00 PM MDT, with questions to be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard nondiscrimination policies apply. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage regulations, with detailed wage rates provided in the accompanying documentation showing specific compensation requirements for various construction trade classifications. Environmental considerations are critical, including compliance with Montana Department of Environmental Quality storm water drainage regulations and protection of aquatic resources near the Missouri River. Contractors must implement best management practices to prevent material from entering aquatic resource areas and handle potentially lead-containing bridge paint according to specified safety standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project includes provisions for potential additional work within 20 miles of the project center, subject to approval from the Helena Maintenance Division Administrator. Payment terms are set at 0% with Net 30 conditions, and the bid will use US Dollars. Potential bidders can contact Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243 for additional information.