Overlay and Chip Seal S-431 East Great Falls Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a contractor for the Overlay and Chip Seal S-431 East Great Falls Area project, soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered MDT-315636-RP. The procurement involves comprehensive road maintenance services, specifically producing and placing approximately 9,776 tons of Commercial Plant Mix Grade S 64-28 asphalt mix in a 0.15-foot thick overlay across 26 feet wide, with milling requirements at two bridge locations. Additional project scope includes laying 101,435 square yards of chip seal over 6.65 miles using CRS-2P asphalt emulsion and Type 1 chips. The project is scheduled to commence no earlier than July 1, 2024, and must be completed by June 27, 2025, with strict requirements for traffic control, environmental considerations, and quality performance standards. Bidders must submit proposals between May 3, 2024, and May 23, 2024, and are required to be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry. Potential bidders must submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and carefully review all attached specifications and requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard nondiscrimination policies apply. Bidders must provide bid security for proposals over $150,000 and comply with prevailing wage rates as detailed in the attached wage rate documentation. The project uses commodity codes 5023 (Transportation Goods & Services - Pavement Preservation Services) and 5017 (Transportation Goods & Services - Highway Maintenance). While specific budget ranges are not directly stated, the comprehensive scope suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with the primary contact being Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243. Contractors must also be mindful of environmental constraints, including considerations for grizzly bear habitat and aquatic resources, and must provide comprehensive traffic control while meeting specific density and quality control requirements set by the Montana Department of Transportation.