Overlay and Chip Seal White Oak East Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for a comprehensive road maintenance and improvement project in the White Oak East Kalispell Area, with solicitation number MDT-315630-RP. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for overlay and chip seal services, covering multiple line items including mobilization, commercial plant mix, cold milling, leveling/rut filling, type 1 chips, liquid emulsified asphalt, waterborne striping, rumble strips, and traffic control. Specific project deliverables include 3,338.95 tons of 1/2" commercial plant mix, 2,618 square yards of cold milling, and 34,114.44 square yards of type 1 chips. The bid is open from May 1, 2024, to May 23, 2024, with bids due by 2:00 PM MDT on May 23, 2024. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, compliance requirements, and bid security provisions. Potential bidders are required to submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and should carefully review all attached specifications.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors bidding $150,000 or greater must provide a bid security of 10% of the total bid amount. The project utilizes commodity codes 5023 (Transportation Goods & Services - Pavement Preservation Services) and 5017 (Transportation Goods & Services - Highway Maintenance). 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. While no specific budget range is detailed in the document, the extensive list of required services and materials suggests a substantial project scope. The procurement covers jurisdictions in Flathead County and Judith Gap City, indicating a localized but comprehensive road maintenance initiative. Bidders must adhere to prevailing wage rates and nondiscrimination provisions as part of their submission.