Overlay Chip/Fog Seal ADA Upgrades Milltown E Missoula Area

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is soliciting bids for the Overlay Chip/Fog Seal ADA Upgrades Milltown E Missoula Area project, an infrastructure improvement initiative focused on road maintenance and transportation infrastructure enhancement. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with sealed bids due by March 30, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT. Project deliverables include mobilization, commercial plant mix grading, sidewalk and curb replacement, cold milling, chip sealing, fog sealing, and comprehensive traffic control services. Estimated project quantities encompass 17,900 tons of plant mix, 180,400 square yards of cold milling and chip sealing, and various supplementary materials and services. Bidders must submit questions through the eMACS Q&A Board and be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry, with the primary contact being Richele Parkhurst. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate compliance with complex technical specifications, including detailed pavement preservation and highway maintenance requirements.

The solicitation includes specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) requirements and mandates compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates, indicating potential set-aside provisions for minority or small business participation. Contractors must adhere to federal and state regulatory frameworks, including specific contract provisions related to transportation infrastructure projects. Payment terms are established at net 30 days with 0% initial payment, and the project involves multiple line items with quantities noted as estimated. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project's commodity codes cover transportation goods and services, suggesting potential opportunities for firms specializing in highway maintenance and infrastructure improvements. Although a precise budget is not specified, the comprehensive scope and detailed material quantities suggest a significant investment in regional transportation infrastructure upgrades. Bidders will likely be evaluated on their technical capabilities, compliance with regulatory requirements, pricing structure, and demonstrated expertise in similar transportation infrastructure projects.