MDT Alberton Section Sand/Salt Cover Structure

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for a design, supply, and construction project for a Sand/Salt Cover Structure located at 500 S Frontage Road East in Alberton, Mineral County. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires a comprehensive lump sum bid that covers all project elements, including labor, materials, equipment, incidentals, and necessary local, county, and state building permits. The solicitation, released on July 20, 2022, has a bid response deadline of August 17, 2022, at 2:00 PM MDT, with a required project completion date of September 30, 2022. Bidders must submit a single line item bid using commodity code 0515 for Building & Construction Services, and must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution. Key requirements include submission of bid security, contract performance security, compliance with standard terms and conditions, adherence to insurance requirements, prevailing wage standards, and nondiscrimination policies. The primary contact for this solicitation is Kolby Manderle, who can be reached at komanderle@mt.gov or +1 406-444-6365.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, indicating standard net 30-day payment conditions. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, the project appears to be a new infrastructure development for the MDT Alberton Section. The bid does not specify a precise budget range or award value, instead requesting a comprehensive lump sum proposal from qualified contractors. Prospective bidders should note the requirement to be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry, which suggests a focus on local or state-certified contractors. The project's scope suggests a significant investment in transportation infrastructure maintenance, specifically the construction of a sand and salt storage structure that will support regional maintenance operations. Interested contractors should carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure complete compliance with the stated requirements and submission guidelines.