Mill/Fill and Chip Seal S-292 Whitefish Stage Road Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Mill/Fill and Chip Seal project on S-292 Whitefish Stage Road in the Kalispell Area, located within Flathead County. The procurement solicitation (Bid Number MDT-312980-RP) was opened on August 16, 2018, with a bid closing date of September 6, 2018. The project involves multiple key deliverables including mobilization, 1/2" commercial plant mix grade, cold milling, leveling/rut filling, Type 1 chips, liquid emulsified asphalt, and traffic control. Specific estimated quantities include 6,973 tons of plant mix, 2,314.44 square yards of cold milling, 2,140 tons of leveling/rut filling, 73,732 square yards of Type 1 chips, and 139.28 tons of liquid emulsified asphalt. Bidders are required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, comply with prevailing wage rates, and be registered with the Montana Secretary of State. Potential bidders must submit bid security and are instructed to submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with multiple contractual requirements, including worker's compensation, nondiscrimination, and independent contractor provisions. Payment terms are set at 0% with a net 30-day period. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability to perform road rehabilitation and surface treatment work, with particular attention to precise specifications for plant mix, milling, chip sealing, and traffic management. The project appears to be a standard public works road improvement initiative targeting surface restoration and enhancement of the Whitefish Stage Road in the Kalispell area.