Interim Remedial Action at Milwaukee Road - Haugan State Superfund Site

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is seeking bids for an Interim Remedial Action at the Milwaukee Road - Haugan State Superfund Site located in Mineral County, Montana. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered DEQ-IFB2024-424004 solicits comprehensive environmental remediation services for a 40-acre historic railroad switching yard that operated from 1909 to 1987. Specific project scope includes excavation and removal of impacted soil, construction and reclamation of access roads, backfilling, and revegetation of the site. Key deliverables involve excavating 1,980 cubic yards of soil, supplying 1,744 cubic yards of general backfill material, and 236 cubic yards of growth media. The bid was opened on August 14, 2023, at 12:00 PM MDT and will close on November 10, 2023, at 3:00 PM MST. Bidders must provide a bid bond, demonstrate experience with similar environmental remediation projects, and comply with state and federal regulatory requirements. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capability, project understanding, past performance, and cost competitiveness.

While the document does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, bidders will need to meet substantial qualifications to be considered. The project includes potential optional work addressing an underground storage tank, suggesting complexity that requires specialized environmental remediation expertise. Payment terms are established at net 30 days, with bids to be submitted in US dollars. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the remediation suggests a significant investment in environmental restoration. The project involves multiple service line items including mobilization/demobilization, excavation, hauling, backfilling, and site restoration, indicating a complex and potentially high-value contract. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical proficiency, environmental compliance knowledge, and the capability to manage a multifaceted site remediation project in a rural county setting.