Overlay & Chip Seal, Mill & Fill Reserve Drive, Kalispell Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking bids for an Overlay and Chip Seal, Mill and Fill project located on Reserve Drive in the Kalispell Area, with the solicitation open from March 8, 2018, to March 29, 2018, under bid number MDT-312756-RP. The procurement involves comprehensive roadway maintenance and rehabilitation, with specific deliverables including 2,185.88 tons of commercial plant mix grade, 20,933.33 square yards of cold milling, 37,100 square yards of Type 1 chips application, and 71.04 tons of liquid emulsified asphalt. Bidders must submit bid security, comply with prevailing wage requirements, and possess a valid contractor registration with the Department of Labor and Industry. Potential vendors are required to submit any questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and must carefully review all attached specifications and requirements before bid submission. The bid contact is Richele Parkhurst, and the payment terms are structured as 0% 0, with a Net 30 payment schedule.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, bidders must meet several key qualifications and comply with various regulatory requirements. Contractors must adhere to worker's compensation regulations, diesel fuel usage standards, and nondiscrimination policies. The project is situated within Flathead County and involves jurisdictional elements of Judith Gap City, suggesting potential local economic impact. Though a specific award value is not directly stated, the procurement involves substantial roadway infrastructure work with significant material quantities. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified contractors who can demonstrate technical capability, regulatory compliance, and the capacity to execute the comprehensive roadway maintenance and rehabilitation project according to MDT's specifications.