Overlay, Chip Seal, Fog Seal S-211 Missoula Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Overlay, Chip Seal, Fog Seal S-211 Missoula Area project, solicitation number MDT-315093-RP. The procurement involves comprehensive road maintenance services, including mobilization, cold milling, plant mix grading, type 1 chips, liquid emulsified asphalt, fog seal, rumble strips, and traffic control. Specific project quantities include 6,287 tons of 1/2" commercial plant mix, 63,360 square yards of cold milling and chip sealing, 111 tons of liquid emulsified asphalt, and 23 tons of CSS-1H fog seal. All prospective contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and submit bid security with their proposal. The bid was released on February 9, 2023, with a bid opening date of February 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM MST and a closing date of February 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM MST. Bidders will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications, prevailing wage rates, worker's compensation requirements, and nondiscrimination policies.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be paid under standard Net 30 payment terms, and the project utilizes commodity codes 5023 (Transportation Goods & Services - Pavement Preservation Services) and 5017 (Transportation Goods & Services - Highway Maintenance). While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, interested parties can contact Richele Parkhurst at rparkhurst@mt.gov or +1 406-546-8243 for additional information. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the detailed material quantities suggest a substantial infrastructure maintenance project. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure complete compliance with MDT's technical and administrative requirements to be considered for award.