Lockwood Irrigation District Pipe Specifications

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Lockwood Irrigation District Pipe project, specifically targeting procurement of critical pipeline infrastructure for the Yellowstone River Project. The solicitation seeks bids for three primary product line items: 158 linear feet of 54" Steel Casing Pipe, 340 linear feet of 36" Restrained Joint Class 53 Ductile Iron (D.I.) Pipe, and 10,765 pounds of D.I. Fittings. The procurement is being conducted through the Montana Acquisition & Contracting System (eMACS), with a bid opening date of June 16, 2021, at 5:00 PM MDT and a closing date of June 30, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT. Potential bidders are required to log into the eMACS system to submit questions and bid responses, with a requested delivery date of September 8, 2021. The solicitation includes standard bidding prerequisites such as compliance with single point of contact requirements, review of contract terms and conditions, and adherence to federal aid and commodity requirements. Payment terms are established at 0% with net 30 days, and the bid is categorized under commodity code 5017 for Transportation Goods & Services - Highway Maintenance.

The procurement allows for alternate bids and requires bidders to review all Q&A entries on the solicitation. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types are explicitly mentioned in the document, bidders must certify and submit their responses through the eMACS system. The primary contact for this procurement is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243. Although the exact award value is not specified, the procurement involves substantial infrastructure components with specific technical specifications for pipe and fitting materials. The solicitation suggests a comprehensive approach to infrastructure development, focusing on precise engineering requirements for the Lockwood Irrigation District project. Bidders should be prepared to meet all technical specifications and demonstrate capability to provide the exact pipe and fitting configurations outlined in the bid documents, with a clear understanding of the project's critical infrastructure needs for the Yellowstone River Project.