NTPEP High Durable Waterborne Paint

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for NTPEP High Durable Waterborne Paint through solicitation MDT-315897-RP, with proposals due on March 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement involves supplying yellow and white traffic line paint to be delivered on an as-needed basis to various MDT locations across Montana for the contract period of April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Vendors must submit paint samples for qualification testing if their products are not already on MDT's Qualified Products List (QPL), with specific technical requirements including 100% acrylic type paint, low VOC content, and fast-drying capabilities for use on bituminous and Portland cement concrete pavements. The estimated annual usage is approximately 55,000 gallons of yellow paint and 86,500 gallons of white paint, to be delivered in IBC-individual bulk containers of approximately 250 gallons each. Delivery is required within 15 days after award, with F.O.B. Destination terms, and vendors must register in the eMACS system and submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board system.

The solicitation includes a nondiscrimination provision against firearms entities/trade associations in compliance with Montana Code 30-20-301, but does not specify additional set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must quote per-gallon prices for both yellow and white paint colors, with payment terms of Net 30 and payment based on certified weight tickets using a specific gallon conversion formula. Penalties for non-compliance are substantial, including up to 50% cost reduction or complete rejection of paint shipments based on density, viscosity, static heat stability, and freeze-thaw testing results. Late delivery penalties are assessed at $500 per occurrence plus $50 per working day beyond the 15-day delivery window. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the total annual paint volume suggests a significant procurement value, with individual location requirements ranging from 2,250 to 12,500 gallons per color. Additionally, the contract includes a mandatory 4-hour training session for MDT personnel, further defining the comprehensive nature of this procurement opportunity.