I-90 Bridge Rail Repair

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking bids for a bridge rail repair project on Interstate 90 Eastbound at mile marker 309, focusing on repairing significant bridge rail and approach guardrail damage on the south side of a bridge crossing Montana Rail Link (MRL) rail lines. The project requires a lump sum bid that encompasses all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for rail repair, with specific deliverables including removing and replacing damaged guardrail sections, steel tube rail, and bridge rail posts while perpetuating existing splices and salvaging undamaged components. Contractors must complete the work within 15 continuous working days, starting no later than June 5, 2023, with liquidated damages assessed for delays. The bid (MDT-315146-NO) was issued on June 21, 2023, with bid opening on March 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT and closing on May 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board, with a service delivery date of June 23, 2023.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must meet extensive safety and operational requirements, including completing railway-specific safety orientations, maintaining specific clearance requirements, and coordinating closely with railway personnel. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence and $6,000,000 aggregate, Business Automobile Insurance of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation insurance. Financial penalties are significant, with potential charges up to $50,000 for train delays caused by contractor activities. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive bridge rail repair across approximately 190 feet of infrastructure. The state will provide 12 sections of temporary concrete median rail, which must be returned to the Bozeman Maintenance yard after project completion. Contractors must also adhere to 2023 prevailing wage rates as published by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, which include detailed hourly wage and benefit rates for various construction trades.