Install New Roadway Information Systems (RWIS) Billings District

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for a contract to install new Roadway Weather Information Systems (RWIS) at seven locations in the Billings District of Montana. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, and traffic control to install the new RWIS stations, including roadway surface sensors, subsurface probes, conduits, pull boxes, cables, remote processing units, towers, weather sensors, and cameras. The work must be completed by April 30, 2025, and the contract includes requirements for the contractor to follow MDT standard specifications, comply with Buy America provisions, obtain permits, provide traffic control, and coordinate with MDT personnel. Payment will be made on a lump sum basis for each RWIS station, with separate bid items for the electrical service assemblies and fence enclosure. Liquidated damages will be assessed for failure to complete the work by the designated contract date.

The solicitation does not mention any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total contract value is not specified, but the IFB provides estimated quantities for the work, including 7 RWIS stations, 5 new electrical service assemblies, 2 modified service assemblies, and 1 chain link fence enclosure. The pricing terms are listed as 0% 0, Net 30, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.