Lincoln Airport Access Road Paving

The State of Montana, specifically Pondera County, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Lincoln Airport Access Road Paving project, solicitation number MDT-315380-RP. The procurement is centered on transportation-related contracted services, focusing on highway maintenance and pavement preservation. The bid was posted on September 20, 2023, with a due date of October 10, 2023, and requires potential contractors to submit comprehensive proposals for snow plowing services in the Bozeman Division. Contractors must provide two US Truck Class vehicles and calculate a combined lump sum cost for two primary plowing areas: Bozeman Plowing and Big Sky/Gateway Plowing. The solicitation mandates compliance with prevailing wage rates, worker's compensation requirements, insurance standards, and non-discrimination policies. Bidders are required to submit a completed Price Sheet and can request a bid tab sheet by providing an email address. The primary contact for this procurement is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243, and all questions must be submitted through the eMACS Q&A Board.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified transportation service providers. Bidders must carefully review all attachments, including the Bozeman Division Snow Plowing Specifications and Prevailing Wage Rates, to ensure full compliance. The solicitation includes commodity codes for transportation goods and services, with payment terms set at 0% with a net 30-day period. Although the exact budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the snow plowing services suggests a significant contract value. Potential contractors should note the technical requirements, which include integration with existing infrastructure and adherence to Montana Department of Transportation standards. The procurement process emphasizes thorough documentation, technical competence, and the ability to provide reliable snow plowing services across designated areas in the Bozeman Division.