In-Lay Tape Striping Missoula Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for an in-lay tape striping project in the Missoula area, specifically focusing on improving operations at the West Three Forks Interchange on Interstate 90. The procurement (MDT-315725-RP) seeks approximately 8,100 square feet of epoxy pavement markings and symbols along Reserve Street, spanning from Brooks to Interstate. Key deliverables include removing existing pavement markings and installing new crosswalks, stop bars, directional arrows, "ONLY" markings, and bicycle symbols. Night work is mandatory, with all project activities to be completed by September 15, 2024, between the hours of 8 PM and 6 AM. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and comply with federal regulations, including Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements mandating that construction materials be manufactured in the United States. The bid solicitation opens on July 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT and closes on August 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bids of $150,000 or more requiring a 10% bid security. Contractors must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and traffic control, adhering to specific surface preparation and application guidelines.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Determination standards, which establish prevailing wage rates for various construction worker classifications, with hourly rates ranging from $12.90 to $17.20 depending on the contract's award date. While no incumbent vendors are listed, the project is federally funded and subject to federal aid project guidelines. Pricing will be determined on a unit price basis, with payments calculated per gallon for line colors and per square foot for words and symbols. Though a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 8,100 square feet of work with potential for additional tasks. Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to meet technical specifications, including using approved epoxy paint and glass beads, and following precise surface preparation and marking application requirements. The contract includes provisions for potential price reductions for materials that do not meet specified quality standards.