Mill/Fill Overlay US HWY 93/Spokane Ave Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Mill/Fill Overlay project (solicitation number MDT-315092-RP) targeting US Highway 93 and Spokane Avenue in the Kalispell Area. The procurement involves comprehensive roadway maintenance activities, including mobilization, cold milling at an average depth of 0.15 inches, resetting manholes and valves, applying waterborne road striping, installing symbols/words, replacing curb and gutter, and providing traffic control. Specific project deliverables include 1,885 tons of 3/8" commercial plant mix grade S PG 64-28, 14,650 square yards of cold milling, and 320 linear feet of curb and gutter replacement. The bid solicitation opened on February 9, 2023, with a closing date of February 28, 2023. Potential bidders must be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract execution and must submit bid security. The primary contact for this solicitation is Richele Parkhurst, who can be reached at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243.

The contract encompasses jurisdictions including Flathead County and Judith Gap City, with commodity codes specifically targeting transportation goods and services such as pavement preservation, asphalt mix materials, highway maintenance, and road oil. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates, worker's compensation requirements, and nondiscrimination policies. The contract will be funded through state transportation infrastructure resources, with payment terms structured as 0% 0, Net 30 days. Bidders should note that compliance with various regulatory requirements is mandatory, including adherence to labor and industry standards. Although a precise award value is not specified in the documentation, the project's scope and estimated material quantities suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Interested contractors should carefully review all documentation and ensure they meet the technical and administrative prerequisites for bidding on this transportation infrastructure project.