Overlay and Chip Seal Lincoln Road Butte Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Overlay and Chip Seal Lincoln Road Butte Area project, a comprehensive road maintenance and preservation initiative. The procurement solicits contractor services for road improvements, including mobilization, commercial plant mix grading, cold milling, chip sealing, liquid emulsified asphalt application, striping, and traffic control. Key project deliverables include 3,493 tons of plant mix, 35,200 square yards of Type 1 chips, 640 square yards of cold milling, and both white waterborne and epoxy striping. The bid was originally posted on January 26, 2022, with a bid opening date of January 26, 2022, at 2:00 PM MST and a bid closing date of February 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM MST. Contractors must submit bids electronically through the Montana Automated Contracting System (eMACS) and meet specific technical and administrative requirements. Bidders are required to be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and must comply with federal aid requirements and project specifications.

The contract opportunity includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, with guidelines aimed at promoting diversity in contracting. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with various insurance and contract performance security requirements, including specific insurance coverage levels. The project will be funded through transportation goods and services budgets, with payment terms set at net 30 days. The contract number MDT-314504-RP indicates this is a specific road preservation project within the state's transportation infrastructure maintenance program. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation suggests the project is part of ongoing road maintenance efforts in the Butte area. Though an exact award value is not specified, the comprehensive scope of work and material quantities indicate a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors interested in bidding must carefully review all technical specifications and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.