Overlay and Chip Seal Columbus East Billings Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for a road maintenance project involving overlay and chip seal work on Old Highway 10 in the Columbus East Billings Area. The procurement solicitation (MDT-315614-RP) requires a contractor to produce, haul, place, and compact approximately 6,408 tons of Commercial Plant Mix Grade S PG 64-28 asphalt mix for an overlay 0.15 feet thick and 24 feet wide, covering approximately 3.7 to 8.0 miles. The project also includes producing, hauling, placing, rolling, and brooming approximately 112,640 square yards of chip seal over 8.0 miles, using CRS-2P asphalt emulsion and Type 1 chips. Additional scope includes 800 square yards of cold milling and traffic control services. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry, and the project is scheduled to begin no earlier than July 1, 2024, with completion required by June 20, 2025. The bid is due on May 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM MDT, with bids over $150,000 requiring a bid security of 10% of the total bid. Potential bidders must submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board, and the contact person is Richele Parkhurst (rparkhurst@mt.gov, +1 406-546-8243).

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates as outlined in the attached wage rate document, which includes provisions for Montana resident employment preferences and detailed wage classifications. The project requires adherence to environmental protection standards, particularly for aquatic resource preservation, and contractors must maintain air quality standards. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the contract allows for potential additional work within 20 miles of the project center and includes provisions for time extensions and quantity adjustments. The exact budget range is not directly stated in the documents, but the comprehensive specifications suggest a substantial infrastructure investment. Bidders will need to demonstrate expertise in road maintenance, asphalt overlay, chip sealing, and traffic management, with the ability to execute a complex road improvement project within the specified timeframe and quality standards.