Mill-Fill and Chip Seal Upper Yaak Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive road maintenance project involving mill-fill and chip seal work on Upper Yaak Route Secondary 508, covering approximately 6.63 miles between mileposts 23.0 and 29.63. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number MDT-316177-RP, targeting highway preservation services through multiple line items including mobilization, commercial plant mix grade, cold milling, chip sealing, liquid emulsified asphalt, rumble strips, waterborne striping, and traffic control. Key project deliverables include cold milling 34,982 linear feet at 0.15 feet depth, placing 10,652 tons of 1/2" Commercial Plant Mix Grade S asphalt, and applying chip seal over 104,946 square yards. The bid is to be submitted through the eMACS system, with bids opening on July 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT and closing on August 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and provide bid security of 10% for bids exceeding $150,000, with the project scheduled for completion by August 31, 2026.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must comply with nondiscrimination policies and prevailing wage regulations. Contractors will be required to adhere to strict environmental protection guidelines, particularly concerning aquatic resources and bear habitat. Payment terms are set at 0% 0, Net 30, with liquidated damages assessed for project completion delays. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project allows for potential additional work within 20 miles of the project center, with provisions for quantity adjustments and time extensions. The prevailing wage rates document indicates hourly wages will vary by occupation and skill group, with a mandatory 3% wage increase for multiyear contracts exceeding 30 months. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the project's comprehensive scope and multiple line items suggest a significant investment in highway maintenance and infrastructure improvement.