Overlay and Chip Seal Twin Bridges Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a contractor for the Twin Bridges Overlay and Chip Seal project, solicitation number MDT-316094-RP, which involves road infrastructure improvements on Route S 424 between mileposts 15.77 and 17.10. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) requiring comprehensive road rehabilitation services, including approximately 2,355 tons of 1/2" commercial plant mix asphalt, 500 tons of pre-leveling, cold milling, and chip sealing across 18,944 square yards spanning 1.33 miles. Key deliverables include paving an overlay 0.15 feet thick and 25 feet wide, applying Type 1 chips with CHFRS-2P asphalt emulsion, waterborne striping, and implementing full traffic control measures. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and submit responses through the eMACS system by June 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical compliance with specifications, material quality standards such as Hamburg Wheel Tracking and density core sampling, and adherence to project requirements. The project contact is Richele Parkhurst, reachable at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243, with the project scheduled for completion on or before June 30, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide bid security for bids over $150,000 and comply with nondiscrimination certification requirements. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, using US Dollars, and the project falls under commodity codes 5023 (Transportation Goods & Services - Pavement Preservation Services) and 5017 (Transportation Goods & Services - Highway Maintenance). Prevailing wage rates are mandated, with employers required to pay minimum rates including fringe benefits and travel allowances specific to the work district. The 2025 wage rates, published by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, include provisions for wage adjustments, apprenticeship rates, and employment preference for Montana residents. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the extensive project scope and material quantities suggest a substantial contract value. Bidders should carefully review the attached specifications, prevailing wage documentation, and project requirements to ensure full compliance and competitive positioning.